100 Women in STEM
Help us build India’s most trusted platform celebrating women shaping science, technology, engineering, medicine and innovation.
Every breakthrough begins with someone whose work deserves to be seen. We’re looking for women across STEM whose journeys, research, innovations and leadership can inspire others and create new opportunities.
Self-nominations are welcome.
Incredible work deserves visibility.
Across India, thousands of women are making remarkable contributions to science, technology, engineering, medicine and research. Yet many remain unseen.
When women become more visible:
Students discover role models.
Journalists find experts.
Conference organisers identify speakers.
Institutions celebrate talent.
Companies find collaborators.
More opportunities reach deserving women.
Visibility creates opportunity.
The 100 Women in STEM initiative exists to make sure outstanding work doesn’t go unnoticed.
What is the 100 Women in STEM Initiative?
This is an ongoing initiative by Rukhmabai to identify, document and celebrate women making meaningful contributions across STEM.
Selected women will be featured on the Rukhmabai website through professionally curated profiles that highlight:
- Their work and expertise
- Their journey into STEM
- Their research, innovation or impact
- Advice and inspiration for future generations
Over time, this will grow into a national platform showcasing women across disciplines, institutions and career stages.
Who Can Be Nominated?
We welcome nominations of women across all STEM disciplines, including:
We encourage nominations across career stages:
You don’t have to be famous to be featured. If your work is making a meaningful contribution, we’d love to hear your story.
Self-Nominations are Welcome
One of the biggest barriers to visibility is waiting for someone else to recognise your work. We believe it’s perfectly okay to tell your own story.
If you’re proud of the work you’re doing in STEM, we’d love to hear from you.
What Happens After You Nominate?
Submit
Submit the nomination form.
Review
Our team reviews each nomination.
Follow-up
Selected nominees are contacted for additional information.
Profile
We create a detailed profile highlighting their work and journey.
Publish
The profile is published on Rukhmabai and promoted across our Network.
What Does Being Featured Mean?
Featured women become part of a growing national network dedicated to increasing visibility and creating opportunities.
Their profiles may be shared through:
- The Rukhmabai website
- Social media
- Newsletters
- Speaking opportunities
- Media outreach
- Community events
- Future collaborations
Our goal is to help more people discover the incredible women shaping STEM in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can nominate?
Anyone. Colleagues, mentors, friends, institutions — or the women themselves.
Is there a fee?
No. Participation is completely free.
Can I nominate more than one person?
Absolutely. We encourage multiple nominations.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. We actively encourage self-nominations.
Will every nominee be featured?
Every nomination is carefully reviewed. Selected profiles are published based on editorial review, completeness of information and our goal of representing diverse disciplines, geographies and career stages.
Is this only for researchers?
No. We welcome women from academia, industry, startups, healthcare, science communication, policy, education and other STEM-related fields.
Building the visibility and opportunity infrastructure for women in STEM in India.
Through storytelling, our Network, events and opportunities, we’re working towards a future where discovering inspiring women in STEM is easy, meaningful and accessible to everyone.
Know someone whose work deserves more visibility?
Help us celebrate the women shaping the future of STEM.
Or nominate yourself. Your story could inspire the next generation.