Since 2012 the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World recognize the achievements of researchers who have made significant contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

The program promotes young talented women, supporting them to make the transition from science to industry, offering them an international stage at the FW Science Summit, and providing networks to help them be visible and recognized.

Recognizing that success in STEM is driven not only by a combination of talent, motivation and access to a strong support network and opportunities, the RBS Awards support exceptional young Black scientists on their journey.

This project aims to empower early career women researchers in China by offering networking opportunities, international resources and training sessions in the industry-specific and localized workshops for women in science.

A two-day leadership program to equip women and allies with the skills required for professional development and success. It is designed as a space to gather, exchange ideas, get inspired and support one another’s professional journey.

This project addresses the under-representation of postdocs of Black origin in the UK. It convenes researchers, grant recipients and stakeholders to listen, identify priorities, experiment and share good practice on successful support programs.

By interviewing women PIs in Japan, formalizing and disseminating their experiences, the project aims to accelerate the development of early-career women researchers aiming for leadership positions.

This initiative provides travel grants and workshops at the Fiesole Retreats, allowing early-career librarians from Africa and other low- and middle-income regions to access valuable professional development opportunities.

Along with NUS Libraries, this initiative equips underrepresented early-career librarians from the ASEAN region with essential skills to better support research and education.