Materials Today Agents of Change Awards
Forecasted
Materials Today Agents of Change Awards support individuals and teams leading outreach, mental health, and Indigenous STEM initiatives to build a more inclusive materials science research community.
Funder: Elsevier Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Two grants of up to $10,000 each
Summary: Supports individuals and teams leading practical initiatives that foster inclusion in the materials science research community.
Key Information: Entries require a nominator’s supporting statement and a plan for sustaining the initiative beyond the grant.
Description
The Materials Today Agents of Change Awards support initiatives and programs taking practical steps toward a more inclusive materials science research community. Jointly funded by the Materials Today Family of journals and the Elsevier Foundation, the awards reflect a long-term commitment to a more equitable workplace for materials scientists and the belief that diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen scientific advances.
Supported work includes science outreach promoting student development and community engagement, researchers’ mental health initiatives, and programs engaging Indigenous youth in STEM while integrating Indigenous knowledge into biobased innovation. The awards emphasize the need an initiative addresses, its potential impact, and how its work will continue beyond the initial grant.
