2025 MDPI Young Women in Engineering Award

They are pleased to announce that the Young Women in Engineering Award is open for nominations. This award was established to acknowledge the achievements of young women investigators in the field of engineering and to inspire young women to consider research and careers in engineering. All the nominations will be assessed by an Award Evaluation Committee, and winners will be announced online on 8 March 2026.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
2. Study Level: PhD/Postdoctoral
3. Sponsor: MDPI
4. Category: Women, Engineering
5. Opportunity Type: Award/Nomination

Eligibility Criteria for 2025 MDPI Young Women in Engineering Award

1. This role is designated for female candidates.
2. Must have received their Ph.D. no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2025;
3. Must have produced groundbreaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of engineering;
4. Must be nominated by senior scientists.

Benefits of 2025 MDPI Young Women in Engineering Award

1. 2 winners
2. CHF 1000;
3. An electronic certificate
4. A voucher to waive the article processing charges (APCs) for one submission to a journal within the field of engineering (subject to peer review)—valid for one year

How to Apply

1. Detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
2. Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
3. Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.

All nomination materials and award-related communications must be submitted via their official email: ywe-award@mdpi.com.

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Application Deadline

30 November, 2025

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