Awards

Celebrating Gender Equity Champions Across the Globe

ICRW presents three annual awards that recognize exceptional contributions toward achieving gender equity across the globe. These awards include the Champions for Change Award, the Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research, and the Mariam K. Chamberlain Dissertation Award. Through these awards, we celebrate and honor those who are making a meaningful impact toward achieving gender equity, and we hope to inspire others to join us in this important mission.

Please take a moment to review the three annual awards that are offered and the corresponding application cycle. Click the photos to learn more.

Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research


Created in memory of Dr. Paula Kantor, this annual award recognizes exceptional achievement in the fields of gender and women's empowerment. The award is presented to a young female researcher from a low- or middle-income country.

Champions for Change Award


For over a decade, the Champions for Change Awards have celebrated gender equity and recognized exceptional leaders and visionaries who are working towards a better world. These awards honor individuals who have made remarkable strides in promoting the rights and well-being of women and girls.

Mariam K. Chamberlain Dissertation Award


Named after the former president of the National Council for Research on Women, this award grants $10,000 annually to a first-generation Ph.D student and their adviser for a dissertation that aligns with ICRW's mission to end gender inequity.

 

If you have questions, comments, or concerns, contact our awards team at [email protected].