Linda H. Mantel Next Generation Women’s Leadership Award Grant

The Linda H. Mantel Next Generation Women’s Leadership Award, established in 2022 by Sigma Xi, honors emerging women leaders in research. It recognizes early career scholars for their service in the scientific community, requiring three years of active membership. Awardees receive a $2,500 honorarium for professional development and lifetime access to American Scientist magazine, celebrated at the International Forum on Research Excellence.

Mantel Next Generation Women’s Leadership Award celebrates Dr. Mantel’s legacy of service, generosity, and leadership within Sigma Xi and the research enterprise. This Society award recognizes the outstanding service and leadership potential of an early career scholar/researcher who identifies as a woman. The award requires demonstrable service and/or leadership in a Sigma Xi chapter or in another capacity within the Society or scientific community and at least three years of active membership from the time of induction, including the year of award selection. Candidates must be nominated within 10 years of completing a doctoral degree.
The biennial prize consists of a commemorative certificate, a $2,500 honorarium for use towards a leadership or professional development training opportunity, and a lifetime subscription to American Scientist magazine. Recipients are publicly recognized and presented the award at the International Forum on Research Excellence, powered by Sigma Xi.

Eligibility

Nominations for the award should include the following:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) that preferably follows the Sigma Xi Criteria for Curricula Vitae
• A letter of nomination that addresses the following:
• A brief (~25 word) introductory statement of the nominee's accomplishments that led to the nomination
• A summary of the nominee’s service and/or leadership in a Sigma Xi chapter or in another capacity within the Society or scientific community
• Proof of completion of a doctoral degree within the past 10 years (Sigma Xi must also confirm active member status for at least three years since induction.)

One or two additional letters of support of no more than one page each (Self nominators must include 2 letters of support. External nominators must include one letter of support.)
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. At least three years of active membership from the time of induction, including the year of award selection are required.