Mentoring

Applications are now open for the Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science 2024
WEST AFRICA

Introduction

Celebrating outstanding support and mentorship in science, the Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science recognise those who support early career researchers in their career development. Focused on a different country or region each year, this year’s award focuses on mentors in West Africa (as defined by the UN), and invites former mentees to nominate a mentor that has made a significant contribution to their careers. 

The Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science is made up of two categories:

1. The award for lifetime achievement in mentoring is open to individuals who were awarded their PhD or Medical Doctorate before 1995.
2. The award for mid-career achievement is open to individuals who were awarded their PhD or Medical Doctorate in or after 1995.

Each award comes with a cash prize of US$10,000 (which will be shared in case there are joint winners in any category).

Nomination process

• Nominees may be nominated by colleagues and ex-colleagues or nominate themselves.
• Nominations for a candidate must include independent testimonials by five researchers (no more or less) mentored by their nominee, not all over the same period.
• Nominations will only be accepted as one complete package, which must include:
  • This nominator summary form – FORM ONE
  •  A completed nominee form – FORM TWO including an uploaded CV of the nominee
  • Five completed nomination forms, one from the principal nominator and four from supporting nominators.

Key dates:
Applications open – 1st March 2024
Applications close – 31st May 2024

Any queries can be sent to mentor@nature.com

https://www.nature.com/nature/awards/mentorship