Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Program announced

The application period is now open for the Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM²D Scholars Program; an award to support women pursuing research in STEM²D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing & Design).  Award recipients, one in each of the STEM²D disciplines will gain access to $150,000 in funding over the course of 3 years, along with mentorship from STEM²D professionals. The application period for 2018 awards will be open from Sept. 1 through Oct.31, 2017.  Below is a quick overview and materials to share with your network. Please help us spread the word on this important program!

Program Overview:

• Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM²D Scholars Program aims to fuel the development of female STEM²D leaders and feed the STEM²D talent pipeline by awarding and sponsoring women at critical points in their research careers, in each of the STEM²D disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design.
• The WiSTEM²D Scholars Award is a 3-year award in the gross amount of $150,000, which will be paid to the University (the “Recipient”) for the benefit of the J&J Scholar and her research, with the understanding that the Recipient will administer the funds.
• The recipient must have completed her advanced degree and be working as an assistant professor (not yet tenured) at an accredited university or design institution.
• The goal is to fuel the research passion of the awarded women and inspire career paths in their respective STEM²D fields.

For more information

1. Visit the JNJ Youtube Channel titled “J&J WiSTEM²D Scholars Award Program” 
2. Visit the J&J Facebook page
3. Visit the application website at https://jnjwistem.fluidreview.com/

To stay informed, please visit https://jnjwistem.fluidreview.com/  or https://www.jnj.com/wistem2d.

For questions, please contact WiSTEM2DScholars@its.jnj.com.