Carolina Bori Prize opens applications for young female scientists in Brazil

The Sociedade Brasileira para o Progresso da Ciência (SBPC) has opened applications for the 8th edition of the ‘Carolina Bori Ciência & Mulher’ prize. The initiative aims to recognize young female scientists in Brazil.

Applications are open to female students currently enrolled in high school or undergraduate programs at Brazilian educational institutions. The award will select six winners: three high school students and three undergraduate students, spanning fields such as Humanities, Biological and Health Sciences, Engineering, Exact Sciences, and Earth Sciences. Winners will receive trophies and monetary prizes of R$10,000 for high school students and R$13,000 for undergraduates. Additionally, winners will participate in exclusive mentorship with renowned researchers and present their work at the 79th SBPC Meeting in July 2027.

Registration is free and must be completed via an online form by October 30, 2026. The winners will be announced by January 15, 2027, with the award ceremony scheduled for February 11.