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The call for applications to the ScientistA Award 2026 is now OPEN and EXPANDED!

The ScientistA Award 2026 is open for applications!

This year, we are welcoming Brazilian women scientists working in the United States who are engaged in research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) areas across academia, industry, government, and non-profit organizations.

Together, we aim to recognize the excellence and impact of Brazilian women in the U.S., while strengthening role models who can inspire more women to pursue careers in STEM fields.

The winner will receive a cash prize, while the other five finalists will receive honorable mentions.

If you earned your Ph.D. within the past 10 years, we would love to hear from you. Learn more about the award eligibility criteria. Do you know someone who would be a great fit? Share this opportunity with your colleagues!

🔗 Call for Applications: check in bio

✨ Supporting scientists creates impact far beyond the laboratory.

Today, we would like to recognize and thank our Founder's Circle sponsor for believing in the mission of Dimensions Sciences and in the power of investing in scientists during critical moments of their careers.

Because of visionary supporters like this, scientists are able to:
✨ continue research during vulnerable transition periods
✨ access mentorship and leadership coaching
✨ strengthen scientific communication skills
✨ build international collaborations and visibility
✨ continue work with the potential for global impact

Behind every scientific breakthrough is a person who needed support, opportunity, and someone who believed in their potential.

That is the impact donors make possible.

And often, the ripple effects extend far beyond one scientist—reaching patients, communities, innovation, education, and future discoveries around the world.

We are deeply grateful for partners who understand that supporting science is one of the most meaningful long-term investments we can make.

If your organization or family is interested in supporting early-stage scientists and creating global impact through partnership, we would love to connect.

📩 Send us a message to learn more about partnering with Dimensions Sciences.

And please help us thank our supporters by sharing this post with your network.

🧠 Calling neuroscientists, researchers, labs, mentors, and scientific communities 👇

DS Bridges 2026 is looking for scientists working on research that can create real-world impact.

This year’s program includes areas such as:
✨ neuroscience diagnosis & intervention validation
✨ assistive technologies
✨ neuroscience innovation
✨ public policy research connected to neuroscience

But this opportunity is about more than research topics.

It is about supporting talented scientists during moments when many careers become vulnerable:
between funding,
between positions,
between opportunities.

And sometimes the right opportunity only reaches someone because another scientist shared it.

📣 So even if this program is not for you, please consider sharing this post with:
• colleagues
• labs
• graduate programs
• neuroscience communities
• scientists navigating transitions

You never know who may need to see this today.

🚀 Applications for DS Bridges 2026 are now open.
🔗 Learn more through the link in bio.

Save this post and send it to your scientific community.

🚨 Many talented scientists leave research not because of lack of potential—but because of lack of support during moments of transition.

A funding gap.
A career interruption.
An international move.
A moment of uncertainty.

And sometimes, that is enough to push brilliant scientists out of science.

That is why we created DS Bridges.

🚀 Applications for DS Bridges 2026 are now open.

This year’s Neurosciences Task Force will support scientists through:
✨ bridge funding
✨ mentorship & leadership coaching
✨ science communication training
✨ international networking and visibility

Because scientists need more than technical skills to thrive.

They also need support, confidence, community, and opportunity.

If you know a scientist who is:
• navigating uncertainty
• between opportunities
• trying to stay in research
• rebuilding momentum

please send them this post today.

Sometimes one opportunity—and one person sharing it—can change a career.

📌 Save this post so you do not miss the deadline.
📣 Share it with your scientific community.
🔗 Applications are now open through the link in bio.

✨ Partner Spotlight ✨

We are proud to recognize our in-kind partner, BALSA.bio, for their continued support of Dimensions Sciences.

Partnerships like this go beyond collaboration—they strengthen an entire community of scientists.

Through their support, BALSA.bio helps expand access to:
✨ mentorship
✨ networking
✨ knowledge-sharing
✨ opportunities for early-stage scientists in the U.S. and Brazil

This is how ecosystems grow: when organizations come together to support talent, create connections, and open doors.

We are deeply grateful for this partnership and excited for what we continue to build together.

Please join us in thanking BALSA.bio 👇

And if you believe in supporting scientists and building stronger scientific communities, share this post with your network.

You do not need a perfect CV.

You need the right support at the right moment.

If you are an early-stage scientist in the U.S. or Brazil, one of these paths might be for you:

✨ recognition for your work
✨ clarity in a moment of transition
✨ support to grow your confidence and communication
✨ visibility to move your career forward

At Dimensions Sciences, our programs are designed for real moments scientists go through—not just ideal career paths.

Because behind every application, there is a person:
figuring things out
navigating uncertainty
building something meaningful

And many of the strongest candidates almost did not apply.

If you have ever thought:
“I am not ready.”
“My profile is not strong enough.”
“Maybe next year.”

This is your sign to start paying attention.

🚀 DS Programs 2026 are opening soon.
Follow us to be the first to know when applications are released.

And tell us:
Which program feels like the right fit for you right now?

Let’s be honest.

What people think we do vs what we actually do are very different things.

People think Dimensions Sciences is:

• just another award
• just a scholarship
• just a nonprofit

But here is the reality.

We work with scientists who are:
• out of their comfort zone
• feeling behind
• unsure of their next career step
• navigating big transitions

And we help them move forward.

Not just with funding—but with:

✨ mentorship when they need career guidance
✨ coaching when they feel vulnerable
✨ visibility when they feel invisible
✨ community when they feel alone

Because the hardest part of a scientific career is not always the science.

It is everything around it.

If you have ever felt:
“I am not ready.”
“I am behind.”
“I do not belong here.”

This is exactly why we exist.

Follow Dimensions Sciences to be the first to know when our next opportunities open.

And tell us honestly:
What did you think we did before this post?

✨ Meet the Scientists Behind ScientistA ✨

We are excited to welcome our 2026 Scientific Committee—an incredible group of scientists from our own community.

What makes this group special?

They have been in your place.

They are former ScientistA awardees and honorable mentions who are now helping shape the next generation of scientists.

From launching the call for applications to coordinating program operations, supporting candidates, and developing the scientific content of the award ceremony —they are involved at every step of the process.

This is what makes ScientistA different:
It is built by scientists, for scientists.

Please join us in welcoming them 👇

Which area of science are you working in? We would love to hear from you.

🚀 Applications for ScientistA 2026 are opening soon.
Follow Dimensions Sciences to be the first to know.

✨ Partnership Spotlight ✨

At Grupo In Press, support for science begins with values.

We are deeply grateful to our Silver Sponsor, Grupo InPress, for investing in the future of early-stage scientists in the U.S. and Brazil through their support of Dimensions Sciences.

Since 2020, Grupo In Press has chosen to direct the resources they would normally spend on holiday gifts toward creating opportunities for scientists. Their support helps fund scholarships, mentoring, coaching, and visibility for scientists building the future.

In our recent interview with Kiki Moretti, she shared: “To transform, we need to create concrete opportunities for young professionals with potential to make a difference in society.” Those words reflect exactly why this partnership matters.

Thank you, Grupo In Press, for showing that investing in scientists is one of the most powerful ways to create long-term impact.

Read the full interview in our newsroom. Read the interview

Many scientists think strong applications come from people with the longest CVs, the most awards, or the “perfect” career path.

They do not.

The strongest applications tell a clear story:

✨ Why this opportunity matters to you
✨ What you hope to achieve
✨ Why you are the right person for this project
✨ What challenges you have faced—and how you are moving forward

At Dimensions Sciences, we do not look for perfect scientists. We look for motivation, potential, resilience, and a strong connection between the person and their goals.

If you have ever thought:
“I am not ready.”
“My CV is not strong enough.”
“Someone else is more qualified.”

This is your reminder: you may be a stronger candidate than you think.

Save this post for your next application and share it with another scientist who needs to hear this.

Did you know that one Bronze Donor can help power an entire year of opportunities at Dimensions Sciences? 💙

Support from partners like this generous gift from Fidelity Charitable Fund helps make our 2026 programs possible:

✨ Scholarships for early-stage scientists in the U.S. and Brazil
✨ Mentoring and peer support
✨ Life and career coaching
✨ Leadership and science communication training
✨ Recognition awards that increase visibility for talented scientists

As a 100% volunteer-driven organization, every donation goes directly toward creating opportunities and helping scientists move forward in their careers.

This is what support looks like:
→ A scientist gaining confidence to apply for a new opportunity
→ A scholar presenting in English for the first time
→ A researcher receiving recognition for their work
→ A future leader staying in science instead of giving up

Thank you for this generous gift from Fidelity Charitable Fund, for helping us turn potential into impact.

Want to help create more stories like these? Follow, share, or support our mission. Together, we can build the next generation of scientists. ✨