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Call for applications for “Women in Science Baltic Fellowship” contest is now open

24 03 2026

The Baltic National Academies of Sciences in cooperation with National Commissions for UNESCO launches a joint 2026 year contest for women scientists. Nine outstanding Baltic women scientists – three in Estonia, three in Latvia and three in Lithuania – will receive an award of €7,000.

Applications are invited from women researchers who are currently pursuing doctoral studies at Baltic universities or research institutions, or who have obtained Doctor of Sciences degree no more than seven years ago and are working at a Baltic university or research institution. If the applicant has been on maternity leave after obtaining her doctorate the time limit shall be extended by 18 months per each maternity leave.

In all three countries, two awards are foreseen in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences, and Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences – one for a Doctoral Candidate and one for a Doctor of Sciences. One award for a Doctor of Sciences in the fields of Social Sciences or Humanities is foreseen in each Baltic country (the fields according to the Frascati Manual 2015).

The aim of the joint awards is to support young women in their pursuit of a career in the field of scientific research in the Baltic States. The contest will be held independently in each country.

The fellowship is awarded in recognition of previous work and to support the execution of a one-year research project as described in the application. The use of fellowship funds is not monitored; however, a brief report on the performed research and the results is required after one year.

The applications of candidates studying or working in Lithuania are welcome until 30 April 2026 at the The Lithuanian Academy of Sciences' contests site https://konkursai.lma.lt.

MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANTS

In addition to the completed entry form and questionnaire (in Lithuanian or in English), the following files must be submitted online (all can be submitted in Lithuanian):
• Research plan (up to 5 pages)
• Recommendation letter(s) (signed)
• CV
• List of publications of the candidate (connected with the topic of the planned research)

EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSALS AND FURTHER TIMELINE

The evaluation will primarily focus on the previous research work and accomplishments of the applicant and the content of the planned research project: the importance of solving the raised problem in the given scientific field and in society, the scientific level of the project, objectives, chosen methodology and content, originality of the scientific approach and clarity of the research questions and problem description, the achievability of the objectives within the given timeframe. All other relevant submitted documents and information will also be considered.

In Lithuania, candidates will be evaluated by a committee formed by the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. The results will be revealed to the applicants by mid-September, the joint Baltic Award Ceremony will take place in Tallinn on October 1, 2026.

Information of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences