The Royal Society Rosalind Franklin Award is designed to promote women in science, engineering and technology (SET) and is funded by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS).

The award, consisting of a medal and £30,000, is made annually to an individual for an outstanding contribution to any area of SET. As part of the nomination process nominees are asked to put forward a proposal for a project that would raise the profile of women in SET in their host institution and/or field of expertise in the UK. The recipient of the award will be expected to spend a proportion of the £30,000 award fund on implementing their project and will also be called upon to deliver a lecture as part of the Society's public lecture series.

There are no restrictions on the age of nominees, but it is anticipated that the award will be made to someone in their mid-career and actively involved in scientific research. Nominations are welcomed for both women and men.

For full details of the Award and guidelines for nomination, including the online nomination forms, visit www.royalsociety.org/franklin

Closing date for nominations: Monday 25 February 2008

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