About the VIWA Scheme
The Venus International Women Awards (VIWA) scheme was instituted in the year 2016 by the Venus International Foundation (VIF), are presented yearly during the Annual Women's Meet (AWM). Vision We have committed to Celebrating Achievements of Woman Researchers Mission To recognize 'Best Woman Researchers' who are demonstrated creativity and excellence in their discipline Objectives To cultivate the research spirit in women and inspire the next generation of women Note: The Venus Award Recognizes Individuals for their Quality, Reliability and Competence to Apply Knowledge and Skills to carry out specific tasks. The Venus International Award is a Certificate. It's a Non-financial Award. It is a Formal Authentication; A Seal of Approval – A Recognition – A Written Assurance to a Person. The scheme has a Policy, Nomination Form, Expert Committee and Judging Process that are governed by the Board of Trust. Further information is given at: https://venusinfo.org/aboutus/award.html
I. General Information
a) Year of Establishment: 2015 b) Award Frequency: Annual c) Award Type: Certificate d) Award Category: Individual e) Award Criteria: Contribution of the individual f) Award Nomination: Nomination to be submitted electronically (by email)
II. VIWA Statistics
a) Total No. of Award Categories: 4 b) Total No. of Award Disciplines: 7 c) Total No. of Awardees since inception: 853
III. Benefits of Winning
a) A benchmark recognition on quality, competence and reliability b) It increase the credibility, reputation and brand value c) It builds confidence and trust on stakeholders d) It improves the effective operation of sectors and competence of their personnel
IV. ELIGIBILITY and Evaluation Criteria
This annual award is open to 'Woman Researchers and Faculty Members' of any nationality, who is in good standing at the time of the nomination, and in the age group of 27 – 65 years and has good academic record. The nominee must have completed a recognized Doctorate Degree (PhD) or its equivalent a) General Criteria Extensive Knowledge – Mastery of the Subject – Creative Thinking and Dedication to the Profession – Significant and Sustained Contributions to the Institution and/or the Community at large – Quality and Competence evidenced by continuing Intellectual Accomplishments and Pursuits b) Research Criteria Grants – Patents – Collaboration with Industries and Institutions – Contracts – Publications (Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Short reports or Letters, Case Studies, Methodologies and Books) – Invited Lectures and Presentations – Membership in Professional Organizations Note: VIWA invites women researchers and women faculty members those are in continuous regular service in Institutions of Academic, Scientific and Industrial sectors, and working in the frontiers of Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Health and Medical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, Science, and Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
