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Falling Walls Foundation is currently being accepted for the Women's Impact Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Women’s Impact Award honors women who integrate outstanding research with tangible societal benefits. It specifically recognizes research that promotes gender equality through inclusive and gender-sensitive methods, empowers underserved communities by improving access to essential services, and reduces inequality in social, economic, or health outcomes. This award is a joint initiative by the Falling Walls Foundation and the Elsevier Foundation, forming part of the Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs.
Global Recognition: Winners are honored at the Falling Walls Science Summit, gaining visibility among international scientists, policymakers, and innovators.
Career Advancement: The award strengthens professional credentials, opening doors to collaborations, funding, and leadership opportunities.
Societal Impact: Highlights research that actively reduces inequality, supports underserved communities, and integrates gender equality into science.
Networking: Connects awardees with a diverse network of researchers and changemakers worldwide.
Role Modeling: Elevates women and gender-diverse researchers as inspiring figures for future generations in STEM.
Open to postdoctoral researchers and above (fellows, senior researchers, PIs, group leaders, professors).
Inclusive of cis and trans women, genderqueer, and non-binary individuals.
Projects must be actively running (not just proposals or funding-seeking ideas).
