Johnson & Johnson announced its global call for applications for 2020 Women in STEM2D (WiSTEM2D) Scholars Award. The recipient of the grant are assistant or associate academic professors across the world who are active in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, and Design. The grant is $150,000 — $50,000 each year for three years with mentorship from leaders from Johnson & Johnson. The last date of application is October 3rd, 2019 at 9 a.m. HST and all the required guidelines and detail are available in https://www.jnj.com/wistem2d-university-scholars.
The Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award was launched in 2017, with an objective to encourage the progress of female STEM2D leaders and motivate career streams in STEM2D by assisting the research of the awarded women in their respective STEM2D fields. The Board of independent External Advisory conducts the selection of 2020 winners from each STEM2D field. Around 400 extremely qualified applicants participated around the globe for the award in 2018.
In order to increase the participation of women STEM2D fields globally, Johnson & Johnson is assisting and establishing the next generation female leaders and global innovators. The goal remains to exhibit the extremely talented female researchers and academic professors, and to support at a critical moment in their academic careers, so they can continue to lead STEM2D revolutions in the future with unlimited opportunities to change the course of health for humanity.
Cat Oyler
VP, Global Health – Tuberculosis, Johnson & Johnson
& WiSTEM2D University Sponsor
In order to apply for the 2020 WiSTEM2D Scholars Award, the applicant must:
- Submit a university or school department head letter of recommendation (Each University / Institution can support one applicant per STEM2D discipline; 6 applicants in total.)
- Write 1,000 words detailing the proposed area of research. One additional page can be added for images or references.
- Submit her resume (three pages, font size 11), including a list of publications, presentations, abstracts, current financial support already obtained, other folio work and two references.
- Submit a brief outline of the budget for the proposed research.
Johnson & Johnson introduced WiSTEM2D (Women in Science, Technology, Math, Manufacturing & Design) program in 2015, the sole aim had been to build a diverse STEM2D community which can support the development of women leaders and women at all stages of their life to enhance global health and well-being and drives sustainable growth. The program aimed to increase the representation of women in science and technical backgrounds.
The program’s multifaceted approach is designed to engage females at three pivotal development stages in their lives:
- Youth Programs (Ages 5 to 18 years): Johnson & Johnson is partnering with organizations to align curriculum in schools, augment program-based learning and engage Johnson & Johnson employees around the world as mentors to students.
- University Talent: Johnson & Johnson is partnering with leading academic institutions to develop high-impact strategies for increasing the number of women enrolling in and graduating with STEM2D programs and degrees. At the graduate level, Johnson & Johnson has implemented to STEM2D Scholars Award to increase the number of women pursuing research in STEM2D fields.
- Professionals: Johnson & Johnson is identifying and implementing best practices for attracting
and retaining the world’s best technical female talent in STEM2D careers.
To learn more about the most recent winners of this award, visit: https://www.jnj.com/johnson-johnson-announces-winners-of-2019-women-in-stem2d-scholars-award
