Call for Video Contest: Let’s Discover Female Scientists 2025

The Inter-American Network of Academies of Science (IANAS), a regional network of IAP, is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the “Let’s Discover Female Scientists” Video Contest. This initiative aims to highlight the vital contributions of women scientists and technologists across Latin America and the Caribbean, while encouraging youth engagement in science communication.

Who Can Participate?

Students of all genders aged 14 to 23 (as of 30 June 2025), residing in IANAS member countries in Latin America or the Caribbean, are invited to submit entries. Participants must have an interest in promoting the work of women scientists from the region. Students from non-Spanish-speaking countries may also participate, provided the video includes Spanish subtitles.

Submissions will be accepted in two age categories:

• Category A: 14 to 18 years old
• Category B: 19 to 23 years old

Submission Guidelines

Participants must submit an original, unpublished video (maximum 3 minutes) in mp4 format, featuring the work of a currently active woman scientist based in the participant’s own country. Only one video per participant is allowed. Use of copyrighted music or images is prohibited unless proper licences are obtained or content is sourced from free-use libraries. Videos failing to meet copyright compliance will be disqualified.

Read and download:
The flyer in English
The flyer in Spanish
The call in English

Watch videos from previous candidates here.

Prizes

A panel of experts from across the region will evaluate submissions. Prizes will be awarded in both age categories:

• First Prize: USD 600
• Second Prize: USD 400

The Jury reserves the right to withhold awards if entries do not meet the required standards. Finalists from each country will receive official recognition from IANAS and have their videos featured on the IANAS Women for Science (WfS) programme website.

How to Participate

1. Upload your video to an open-access platform (e.g., Google Drive) with correct sharing permissions.
2. Name your file: [Country Code]_[Surname].mp4 (e.g., AR_Perez.mp4).
3. Complete the registration form here.
4. Email a PDF to concursoianas@gmail.com including:

• Official identification
• Any applicable licences for third-party materials
• A signed authorisation letter permitting IANAS to use the video for non-profit science promotion

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: 11 July 2025

Jury Deliberation: 14–25 July 2025

Winners Announced: 8 August 2025 on the IANAS website

Contact

For any enquiries, please write to: concursoianas@gmail.com
Read more on the IANAS website here.