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/PRNewswire/ — Sony Group Corporation has joined forces with Nature to announce that the application period for the 2026 Sony Women in Technology Award is now open. This prestigious annual award aims to support and recognize outstanding early to mid-career women researchers in technology fields such as science, engineering, and mathematics. The goal is to honor those whose work contributes positively to society and the environment.
Applications for the award will be open from March 6, 2025 at 12 AM GMT through May 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM GMT. The three awardees will be celebrated in early 2026 and each will be granted $250,000 USD to further their research endeavors, as well as an opportunity to showcase their remarkable achievements on nature.com.
A distinguished panel of independent experts, including Nature’s Editor-in-Chief Magdalena Skipper and Hiroaki Kitano, CTO of Sony Group Corporation, will assess the submissions based on their ambition, innovation, conceptual excellence, societal impact, and significance.
Hiroaki Kitano shared his enthusiasm:
“We were privileged to honor the inaugural finalists and winners of the Sony Women in Technology Award this year, each showcasing innovative, interdisciplinary research with significant real-world implications. I’m hopeful that this year’s applicants will similarly exemplify excellence, broadening the global community of female researchers. We eagerly anticipate your ambitious contributions, whether you are just beginning your research journey or are establishing your career.”
Commenting on Nature’s involvement, Dr. Skipper stated:
“At Nature, we strive to ensure that remarkable advancements in technology receive the recognition they merit within the global research community. Our partnership with Sony establishes a premier platform to acknowledge and elevate the essential technological contributions of women researchers. The world is in need of their innovative research and inventions.”
This award is geared toward individuals who identify as women and are engaged in research and development within technology. We encourage eligible researchers from universities, research institutions, or university spin-off companies to apply. For further details on eligibility, please visit the award site.
