Awards & Fellowships

Recognizing excellence in research

WRO is committed to recognizing and supporting outstanding researchers through our prestigious awards and fellowship programs. We celebrate excellence, innovation, and collaboration in scientific research.

500+ Awards

$10M+ Awarded

80+ Countries

Research Excellence

WRO Excellence in Research Award

Recognizing outstanding contributions to scientific research with global impact

$50,000

Annual

Deadline

March 31, 2024

Eligibility Criteria:

Active WRO members
Significant research publications
Demonstrated global impact

Early Career

Young Researcher Fellowship

Supporting promising early-career researchers in their scientific journey

$25,000

Annual

Deadline

April 15, 2024

Eligibility Criteria:

PhD or equivalent
Under 35 years
Less than 5 years post-PhD

Technology

Innovation in Technology Award

Celebrating breakthrough innovations in technology and engineering

$40,000

Annual

Deadline

May 20, 2024

Eligibility Criteria:

Technological innovation
Commercial potential
Societal benefit

Collaboration

Global Collaboration Award

Honoring exceptional international research collaborations

$30,000

Annual

Deadline

June 10, 2024

Eligibility Criteria:

Multi-country collaboration
Joint publications
Sustained partnership

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply for WRO awards and fellowships

Check Eligibility

Review the specific eligibility criteria for your chosen award or fellowship

Prepare Documents

Gather required documents including CV, research proposal, and references

Submit Application

Complete the online application form before the deadline

Peer Review

Applications undergo rigorous peer review by international experts

Final Selection

Winners are selected by the WRO Awards Committee and announced publicly

Recent Award Winners

Celebrating our distinguished researchers and their achievements

Dr. Sarah Chen

Stanford University

WRO Excellence in Research Award 2023

Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

Prof. Ahmed Hassan

MIT

Innovation in Technology Award 2023

AI-Powered Medical Diagnostics

Dr. Elena Rodriguez

University of Cambridge

Young Researcher Fellowship 2023

Quantum Computing Applications

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your research career by applying for our prestigious awards and fellowships.