THE NEXT NOBEL:
CLOSING THE GENDER GAP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Despite women’s academic achievements, they make up only 6% of Nobel laureates. Research shows that early mentorship is crucial for women and nonbinary scholars, helping them advance in research careers and gain recognition.

To address this disparity, we at Indigo Research are thrilled to launch The Next Nobel scholarship!

This initiative aims to support exceptional young women and nonbinary scholars across all disciplines by providing the mentorship and resources essential to advancing their academic potential.

Join us for our Next Nobel Kickoff Event on February 25th at 9 PM HKT to learn more about the scholarship, eligibility, how to apply – and to hear from our keynote speaker Dr. Audrey W., Corpus Christi Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge.

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WINNERS OF THE NEXT NOBEL SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVE

◽️ 4 Full scholarships ($28,000 value) for intensive mentorship with faculty from institutions like Columbia, Oxford, Stanford, etc
◽️ Expert guidance to develop publishable research
◽️ Presentation opportunity at the Indigo Academic Conference
◽️ Two credits from the UCSB Extension School
◽️ Support in submitting to prestigious journals and conferences

The application is entirely free, as is the program itself if you are selected.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Next Nobel Scholarship is open to high school young women and nonbinary scholars aged 14–19 from all nationalities and disciplines worldwide with advanced English skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Declare your interest by completing the form on this website starting from February 16th, 2026. Once submitted, we will email you the application link and detailed requirements.

Step 2: Preview and prepare your scholarship responses. Access the questions here to review. We recommend drafting your answers in advance before submitting them to our application portal. Note: Access to the portal will be provided after you declare your interest.

Step 3: Review your application to ensure it meets the following evaluation criteria:

◽️ Originality and potential impact of your research.
◽️ Academic rigor and sound methodology.
◽️ Clarity of your research vision and goals.
◽️ Potential for meaningful scholarly contribution.
◽️ Commitment to advancing women and nonbinary scholars in academia.

Step 4: Submit your completed application by March 16th, 2026, and wait for the announcement of the eight shortlisted candidates and guidelines for the next round, which will be sent via email by March 26th, 2026.

SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE

◽️ February 16th, 2026: Applications open
◽️ March 16th, 2026: Application deadline
◽️ March 26th, 2026: Announcement of the Top 8 candidates
◽️ March 26th-April 3rd, 2026: Interviews with the Top 8 candidates
◽️ April 6th, 2026: Scholarship winners announced

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