WiNUK Awards 2025 Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the Women in Neuroscience UK (WiNUK) Awards 2025

WiNUK is currently accepting nominations for 2025 Awards, which celebrate the achievements of female-identifying neuroscientists and allies across the UK. Nominations from all career stages and institutions are welcomed. Deadline for nominations is 10th August 2025.

WiNUK is a volunteer-led movement dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and advocating for female-identifying neuroscientists. Their annual Awards celebrate excellence in neuroscience and highlight contributions across research, mentorship, science communication, and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion).

Submit a nomination or learn more on their website.

Award Categories Include:

Rising Star Awards

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• Postdoctoral Researcher
• Early Group Leader

Research Support & Research Awards

• Research Support Award
• Leading Researcher: Cognition and Neurodevelopment
• Leading Researcher: Neuropathology and Ageing
• Leading Researcher: Interdisciplinary Neuroscience
• Leading Researcher: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience

Outreach and Development Awards

• Industry and Innovation Award
• Neuroscience Communicator Award
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
• Mentorship Award

The Awards ceremony will take place between 5-9pm on the 7th of November in the Great Hall at King’s College London, Strand Campus.

Further information

Posted on 23/07/2025