Rising Women in Science Award
The Controlled Release Society grants this honor to a woman scientist with fewer than 10 years of post-PhD experience who is dedicated to excellence in science, leadership, and the promotion of women in their communities.
Criteria
- The nominee must have fewer than 10 years of post-PhD work experience (excluding parental leave and other career breaks) by the nomination deadline
- The nominee will be evaluated on scientific excellence; leadership experience; teaching and mentoring experience; entrepreneurial, innovative, and managerial activities; service to institutions and scientific communities; and efforts to progress women in science
- Current CRS membership is not required
- Nominee must be supported by at least 2 CRS members
Nominations - Closed
All nominations for the primary CRS awards are submitted through the same form for consideration. Please note, that self-nominations are greatly encouraged. The following areas will be reviewed for eligibility by the Award Committee:
- Contributions to Drug Delivery Science (50%)
- Contributions to the Controlled Release Society (30%)
- Contributions to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (20%)
- A CV for the nominee is required
Nomination period: January 15, 2024 – March 15, 2024 11:59 pm ET.
Selection Process
The Women in Science Award Committee will make the selection of the awardee. The committee is comprised of the 2023-2024 Women in Science Committee.
Awards
- Presentation and Q&A at the WIS session at CRS annual event
- Recipient of the Rising WIS Award will become WIS Honorary Member