Nature and Sony Group Corporation will begin accepting applications for the 2025 Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature from March 3, 6.
この賞は、研究およびキャリア形成において重要な時期にある優れた女性研究者を支援することを目的として創設され、科学、工学、数学を含むテクノロジー分野において、社会や地球にポジティブな影響をもたらす研究を行っている、キャリアの初期から中期にある3名の優れた女性研究者を表彰する。応募期間は、2025年3月6日午前0時（日本時間午前9時）から2025年5月30日午後11時59分（日本時間2025年5月31日午前8時59分）まで。
Each winner will receive a prize of US$250,000 to further their research activities, and will have the opportunity to have their results featured on Nature's website. The winners are scheduled to be announced in early 2026. Applications will be evaluated by an independent global judging committee based on the difficulty and innovation of the topic, superior concept, impact, and social significance. The judging committee will be composed of Magdalena Skipper, Editor-in-Chief of Nature, Hiroaki Kitano, Executive Vice President and CTO of Sony Group Corporation, as well as leading experts in technology and science.
Kitano commented, "The first finalists and winners of the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature were announced in November and February, respectively. The winners are pioneers of fascinating, interdisciplinary research that has an impact on the real world outside the laboratory. We expect this year's applicants to also embody excellence and work hard to further develop the global community of researchers. We look forward to receiving applications from researchers, whether they are in the early or mid-career stages, and we are eager to support your passion for research."
