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Entry deadline for SBPC's Carolina Bori women-in-science prize extended to 15 November

Female secondary-school and university students in Brazil now have until 15 November to enter the 8th Carolina Bori Science and Women Prize, promoted by the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science.

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Why it matters: Female university and secondary-school students in Brazil who want to enter the 8th Carolina Bori prize have until 15 November to register.

According to the Council of Rectors of Brazilian Universities (CRUB), registration for the 8th Carolina Bori Science and Women Prize (Prêmio Carolina Bori Ciência e Mulher) has been extended until 15 November.

CRUB reported that the extension applies to women who are secondary-school students or university students.

The prize is promoted by the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC), and CRUB said its aim is to recognise women scientists and young female researchers.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

Female secondary-school and university students in Brazil who intend to enter the 8th Carolina Bori Science and Women Prize must register by the extended deadline of 15 November.

What to watch

  • Registration for the 8th Carolina Bori Science and Women Prize closes on 15 November.

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