The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has been hosting WISA since 2003 as part

of government’s efforts to recognize and create incentives for women scientists

and researchers in the country and to profile successful women scientists whose

distinguished achievements in research and innovation are an inspiration to the

nation, particularly to young women and girls.

The objective is to create enough role models for young women and girls. The focus for the 2010 awards is on Life Sciences, Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Social Sciences and Humanities. The Social Sciences and Humanities category is featured for the first time this year. The 2010 WISA winners were announced at a Gala dinner on the 13th of August 2010.

Click the links below for more information

• Distinguished Woman Scientist in the Life Sciences and the Award for a Woman Innovator in Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  
• Distinguished Woman Scholar in the Social Sciences or Humanities and Distinguished Young Woman Scientist in the Life Sciences
• Distinguished Young Woman Researcher in the Social Sciences or Humanities and Fellowships for Women Scientists
• TATA Africa Scholarships