In order to support Ukrainian female researchers, as well as to implement the mission and objectives of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, which include, in particular, international exchange of information and researchers, popularization of scientific and scientific-technical activities, development of research infrastructure in Ukraine and its integration into the global research infrastructure and etc., this year, the Foundation performed the process of selecting and nominating Ukrainian female researchers for their inclusion into the international database AcademiaNet in 2024 for the second time.
The AcademiaNet platform was initiated in 2010 by the Robert Bosch Foundation in cooperation with research organizations, universities and research institutions.
The goal of AcademiaNet is to promote equal opportunities for women in science, in particular by increasing their presence in leadership positions, involvement in expert committees, and providing opportunities for research cooperation at the international level. Candidates for inclusion in the database are recommended by partner organizations – research institutions, foundations, etc. which ensures high standards of selection.
Selection criteria
In accordance with the Agreement on the Nomination of Ukrainian Female Researchers to the International Database AcademiaNet, signed in 2022, the National Research Foundation of Ukraine has the right to nominate female researchers who have experience of direct professional relations with the NRFU (in particular, members of the NRFU call commissions, project managers of the winning projects of the NRFU calls, experts who participated in the evaluation of applications for grant support from the NRFU).
In addition, nominees must meet the AcademiaNet selection criteria, which include:
- outstanding academic qualifications (depending on discipline: publishing, prizes and awards, independently raised funding, patents, invitations to conference talks etc;)
- independent leadership activities;
- academic credentials;
- further supporting criteria (balancing family with academic career, international experience, positions held as visiting professor, teaching activities, social commitment, involvement in research and university committees/commissions, etc.)
Results of 2024
13 applications were received during the period from June 17 to August 1, 2024. 12 candidates of these were approved by the Scientific Council, namely:
- Natalia Bakhmat
- Vitalina Babenko
- Solomiia Fedushko
- Svitlana Zahorodnia
- Nataliia Shalimova
- Olha Zvirko
- Iuliia Pavlova
- Alona Klochko
- Nana Voitenko
- Kateryna Dil
- Inna Koblianska
- Dariya Savchenko
The Spektrum der Wissenschaft creates basic profiles for each nominee, inviting them to activate their profiles and add information about their autobiography, publications, and research interests. Profiles are published only with the consent of the nominees.
Nomination to AcademiaNet is an important step in recognizing the research achievements of Ukrainian female researchers and their integration into the international research community. Together with AcademiaNet, the NRFU opens up new horizons for Ukrainian female researchers in the international arena.
We congratulate our nominees and look forward to receiving your applications next year.
