Symposium
She STEMs 2026
She STEMS 2026 by Greek Women in STEM returns to Athens, bringing together women, professionals, researchers, students, and allies from across the STEM community for two days of inspiration, knowledge sharing, and meaningful connections.
11–12 December 2026
Agricultural University of Athens
Over two dynamic days, participants will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking keynote talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and conversations that celebrate innovation, foster collaboration, and empower the next generation of STEM leaders.
Whether you are looking to expand your professional network, discover new research and career opportunities, exchange ideas with experts, or be inspired by remarkable stories from across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, and entrepreneurship, She STEMS 2026 will be a space to connect, learn, and grow.
The success of She STEMS 2026 is made possible through the valuable support of organizations, companies, institutions, and individuals who share our vision of advancing diversity, inclusion, and excellence in STEM.
By becoming a sponsor or supporter of She STEMS 2026, you will contribute to creating meaningful opportunities for women in STEM fields and beyond. Your support helps us bring together researchers, professionals, students, educators, and allies to exchange knowledge, build connections, and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
We offer a range of sponsorship and partnership opportunities designed to meet the goals and interests of our supporters. Whether through financial sponsorship, in-kind contributions, collaboration opportunities, or other forms of support, we would be delighted to explore how we can work together to make She STEMS 2026 an impactful and memorable experience.
For more information about our sponsorship packages or to discuss other ways to support the symposium, please contact us at: Partnerships@greekwomeninstem.com
We look forward to building meaningful partnerships and welcoming you as part of the She STEMS 2026 community.
Agenda
Our full programme, speakers, registration details, and additional announcements will be revealed in the coming months. Stay tuned!
Speakers
Awards: Information & Application
As part of She STEMS 2026, Greek Women in STEM is proud to continue its tradition of recognizing and celebrating outstanding early-career Greek and Cypriot scientists.
For the third consecutive edition, we will present five Early Career Research Awards, with one award in each of the following categories.
Award Categories
- Life Sciences (Medicine, Biology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, and related disciplines)
- Environmental Sciences (Geology, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Environmental Sciences, and related disciplines)
- Formal Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and related disciplines)
- Engineering
- Technology (Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, and related disciplines)
Applications for the She STEMS 2026 Awards will be open 1st of August to 31 October.
For questions or further information, please contact us at info@greekwomeninstem.com
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be Greek or Cypriot citizens, or citizens of another country who have legally resided in Greece for at least 15 years.
- Be within 10 years of obtaining their first university degree (BSc. or equivalent). Applicants exceeding this limit due to career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, military service, illness, or other exceptional circumstances) are encouraged to explain these circumstances in their application.
- Hold at least a Master's degree (or equivalent).
- Register for and attend at least one day of the She STEMS 2026 Symposium (registration required once available) and be available to receive the award either in person or online, if selected.
- Submit a complete application, including all required supporting documents, following the published guidelines.
- Apply to only one award category.
- Not have previously received a Greek Women in STEM Symposium Award.
Application Materials
Detailed submission instructions will be published when applications open. Applicants should expect to submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF) – maximum 2 pages.
- A personal statement (up to 200 words) describing their research, achievements, and motivation for the award.
- Employment and research experience.
- A list of up to five representative publications (Google Scholar format or equivalent) or, for technology-related disciplines, a portfolio or equivalent body of work.
- A summary of awards, distinctions, leadership roles, and other notable achievements.
Application terms:
- Applicants must be Greek citizens and hold Greek citizenship or be citizens of other countries who have legally resided in Greece for at least 15 years.
- Candidates should be no later than 10 years after obtaining their first degree (BSc.). If there is a special reason for exceeding 10 years, please mention it in the cover letter. (e.g., maternity leave, accident, etc.)
- Applicants must register for at least one of the two days of the symposium (when registrations are open) and be able to attend the award either in person or online by appointment.
- Candidates must have completed the application form and submitted the supporting documents exactly as instructed.
- Applicants have the right to participate in only one of the above categories.
- Applicants should have at least a Master’s degree (or equivalent).
- Previously awarded by GWiS Symposia scientists cannot apply.
Scoring and Selection:
Greek Women in STEM supports young scientists with great potential to contribute to their field. Beyond the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned in the application terms, candidates will be graded based on the following criteria:
- Introductory paragraph/cover letter and declaration of candidacy.
- Studies: It will be of major importance whether the applicant is actively working towards a doctoral thesis or has already obtained a doctoral degree.
- Mobility during studies.
- Location: residing in Greece during the current academic year will be awarded more points.
- Work experience and work mobility.
- Publications/portfolio and the role in them (project leader, first or corresponding author etc.).
- Honors/ Awards/ Achievements.
- Contribution to public benefit/volunteer programs relevant to the applicant’s field.
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