Are you a passionate young woman researcher in the field of engineering? Do you know someone whose contributions deserve international recognition? The Young Women in Engineering Award is now open for nominations to honor outstanding early-career female engineers.

This prestigious award celebrates groundbreaking research, encourages gender equity in science, and aims to inspire more young women to pursue studies and careers in engineering. By spotlighting female excellence in a traditionally male-dominated field, the award fosters visibility and impact for women in STEM.

The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)  hosts the award, which includes monetary recognition and global recognition of achievement. Nominations are reviewed by an expert Award Evaluation Committee, and the winners will be announced online on 8 March 2026, aligning with International Women’s Day.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 30 November 2025
• Result Announcement Date: 8 March 2026
• Winner Announcement: 8 March 2026
• Funding Type: Award Prize
• Organizer: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Female only
• Target Group: Early-career female researchers in engineering
• Field: Engineering
• Study Level: PhD holders
• Degree Required: PhD received no more than 10 years before 31 December 2025
• Number of Opportunities: 2 winners
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Online

Award Details

The two winning female engineers will receive the following items:

• CHF 1,000 cash prize
• Electronic certificate of achievement
• Waiver voucher for article processing charges (APCs) for one submission in an MDPI engineering journal (valid for 1 year, subject to peer review)

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply for this award?

• Applicants must be female candidates only
• Must hold a PhD awarded within the last 10 years (by 31 December 2025)
• Proven groundbreaking research and significant contribution to the engineering field
• Must be nominated by two senior scientists

Required Documents

Below is the list of required application documents:

• Detailed CV with publication list and record of research grants
• Scanned PhD certificate
• Two signed nomination letters from senior scientists

Selection Process and Criteria

• An Award Evaluation Committee of experts will review the submissions based on the following criteria:
  • Quality and impact of research
  • Contribution to engineering advancement
  • Research originality and innovation

• Final winners announced online on 8 March 2026

How to Apply?

• Submit all nomination materials via email:

Submission Email: [email protected]

• Ensure all required documents are included before 30 November 2025
• Inquiries can also be directed to the same email

Further details are available on the official MDPI website.

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