20 April 2020

In 2020, NWO Domain Science will award five special prizes in the areas of societal impact, team science, diversity and communication. The aim of the prizes is to reward scientists who make an outstanding contribution in these areas and inspire others to do the same. All disciplines within the physical and natural sciences are eligible.

The five prizes are:

Team Science Award

The Team Science Award rewards researchers from various disciplines who jointly tackle a scientific challenge. More information and nomination .

Diversity Awards

Athena Award
The Athena Award rewards female researchers who excel and are therefore a role model for others. More information and nomination.

Diversity Initiative Award
The Diversity Initiative Award rewards initiatives from researchers who increase the diversity and/or inclusivity in the physical and natural sciences. More information and nomination.

Stairway to Impact Award

The Stairway to Impact Award rewards researchers who successfully take steps to deploy their scientific results for a societal problem and/or economic contribution. More information and nomination.

Communication Award

The Communication Award rewards initiatives of successful and inspiring science communication by researchers. More information and nomination.

Nominations can be made until 30 June 2020. 
Source: NWO