The Venus International Women Awards (VIWA) scheme was instituted in the
year 2016 by the Venus International Foundation
(VIF), are presented yearly during
the Annual Women's Meet (AWM).
Vision
We have committed to Celebrating Achievements of Woman Researchers
Mission
To recognize 'Best Woman Researchers' who are demonstrated creativity and excellence in their discipline
Objectives
To cultivate the research spirit in women and inspire the next generation of women
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The
Venus Award Recognizes Individuals for their Quality, Reliability and
Competence to Apply Knowledge and Skills to carry out specific tasks.
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The Venus International Award is a Certificate.
It's a Non-financial Award. It is a Formal Authentication – A Seal of Approval – A Recognition – A Written Assurance to a Person.
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The scheme has a Policy, Nomination Form, Expert Committee and Judging Process that are governed by the Board of Trust.
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Further information is given at:
https://venusinfo.org/aboutus/award.html
I. General Information
Year of Establishment
2016
Award Frequency
Annual
Award Type
Certificate
Award Category
Individual
Award Criteria
Contribution of the individual
Award Nomination
To be submitted electronically (by email)
II. VIWA Statistics
Total No. of Award Categories: 4
Total No. of Award Disciplines: 7
Total No. of Awardees since inception: 1302
III. Benefits of Winning
✔ A benchmark recognition on quality, competence and reliability
✔ It increase the credibility, reputation and brand value
✔ It builds confidence and trust on stakeholders
✔ It improves the effective operation of sectors and competence of their personnel
IV. ELIGIBILITY and Evaluation Criteria
This annual award is open to 'Woman Researchers and Faculty Members' of any nationality, who is in
good standing at the time of the nomination, and in the age group of 27 – 65 years and has good academic record.
The nominee must have completed a recognized Doctorate Degree (PhD) or its equivalent
a) General Criteria
Extensive Knowledge – Mastery of the Subject – Creative Thinking and Dedication to
the Profession – Significant and Sustained Contributions to the Institution and/or
the Community at large – Quality and Competence evidenced by continuing
Intellectual Accomplishments and Pursuits
b) Research Criteria
Grants – Patents – Collaboration with Industries and
Institutions – Contracts – Publications (Original Research Articles, Review
Articles, Short reports or Letters, Case Studies, Methodologies and Books) – Invited
Lectures and Presentations – Membership in Professional Organizations
Note:
VIWA invites women researchers and women faculty members those are in continuous regular service in
Institutions of Academic, Scientific and Industrial sectors, and working in the frontiers of
Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Health and Medical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Management, Science, and Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
