South African Awards for Women in Science

As part of its response to the vision of the National Research and Development Strategy, which is to improve the quality of life of all South Africans, the Department of Science and Technology recognises the achievement of women scientists in South Africa or Africa by rewarding outstanding work done by women in research.

Through the Women in Science Awards, the Department aims to increase the number of prominent women scientists and their access to research professions in the country, and to profile them as role models for younger women scientists and girls countrywide.

These awards also form part of the Department's celebration of National Women's Month.

The Women in Science Awards categories are: