Women's Impact Award

The Women’s Impact Award recognises women who combine outstanding research with societal impact. It celebrates scientific excellence with purpose—led by women and actively contributing to a more equitable future.

The award is a joint initiative by the Falling Walls Foundation and the Elsevier Foundation and forms part of the Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs. 

Submissions for the Falling Walls Global Call 2026 are now closed. Thank you to all who took part.

WOMEN'S IMPACT AWARD 2026 FINALISTS

The Women’s Impact Award celebrates research that matters beyond the lab. It recognises work that combines scientific excellence with tangible societal impact. This includes research that advances gender equality, as well as projects that improve the lives of underserved or marginalized communities through innovative technologies, policies, or participatory approaches.

We're announcing the Top 10 Finalists for 2026. The award is a collaboration between the Falling Walls Foundation and The Elsevier Foundation and is part of the Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs.

Congratulations to:
Amelia Fiske, Technical University of Munich, DE
Anam Shahil-Feroz, Western University, CA
Anamika Shreevastava, New York University, US
Brandy Wicklow, University of Manitoba, CA
Bryony Hoskins, University of Roehampton, UK
Jana Hutter, Leibniz Universität Hannover, DE
Lucía Berro Pizzarossa, University of Birmingham, UK
Manali Mukherjee, McMaster University, CA
Queensley C. Chukwudum, University of Uyo, NG
Shreyashi Aryal, Kathmandu University (KU), NP