Women Interactive Materials Award
September 2027
APPLICATION
We look forward to receiving applications from young female researchers who want to advance their academic careers in the field of active and inactive materials:
- Very accomplished late-stage PhD students with a clear innovative research vision
- Accomplished female researchers on the postdoc career level
- Very early-stage independent group leaders (max. 7 years after receiving PhD + explained reason for break)
- Re-applications are possible if you have not been one of the 6 finalists at previous WIMA events
Within WIMA, we keep the criteria more flexible, as we do not want to exclude highly successful late-stage PhD graduates either. The only restriction is the 7-year limit following the PhD. Scientists with faculty or tenure track positions are not eligible to participate.
To apply, please use the following form:
⬇️ WIMA Application 2027
Please keep in mind: When selecting applicants for the finals in Aachen, our jury takes into account not only the academic excellence but alsothe applicant’s current career stage and the quality & wording of the application.
TIMELINE
Starting in early March, applications for 2027 can be submitted to @email.
You will receive a confirmation via mail once we have verified that you meet the requirements for participation.
The application deadline is in early June (TBD). Please make sure your applications are received by midnight on the deadline. We will not be able to consider applications received after the deadline.
After the deadline, the jury will receive the applications and begin the evaluation process. Please understand that a detailed evaluation of your applications takes time, and we will not be able to provide any feedback on the status of your application during this process.
By the end of July, all applicants will be notified whether they have been selected for the finals in Aachen.
The finalists will then receive detailed information about the next steps and how to prepare for the finals.
At the finals in Aachen, each finalist will present her research in a brief presentation and answer questions from the jury and the audience. After a second evaluation by the jury, the winner and the two runner-up laureats will be honored. The evening will round off with a dinner joined by the finalists, the jury, and the DWI Scientific Board.