June 23, 2025 – Today, iRAP proudly joins the global community in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day (IWED). This vital day highlights the achievements of women engineers worldwide and encourages more girls and young women to consider dynamic careers in this essential field. At iRAP, we recognise the invaluable contributions of women engineers in shaping safer roads and saving lives globally.
This year, iRAP is thrilled to announce we will again be offering training and accreditation grants for 30 talented engineers. Representation of women in the #RAPcommunity is currently just over 20%, and we want to empower more women in engineering with the skills and opportunities to lead in road safety engineering.
Por qué esta iniciativa es importante
Gender diversity in road safety engineering is essential for creating inclusive and effective solutions. Research highlights that men and women experience road safety differently due to physical, behavioural, and social factors. By involving more women in decision-making and design processes, we can address the needs of all road users and work towards eliminating high-risk roads globally.
Women engineers also bring innovative approaches to solving complex problems, making their contributions vital to achieving safer, sustainable mobility for all. This initiative celebrates their achievements and provides them with the tools to further their careers and make a lasting impact.
“Through these grants, we aim to remove barriers and provide direct pathways for 30 talented engineers to advance their careers and become leaders in creating a safer world.” – Greg Smith, iRAP CEO
International Women in Engineering Day resonates deeply with the work being done in the field of road safety. We take this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable women who are leading the charge in creating safer roads for all. We present some key insights from some of iRAP’s road safety experts;
To read more on how we celebrated IWD this year, click aquí.
About the Training and Accreditation Grants
The 30 selected women engineers will receive access to iRAP’s Lo esencial de las valoraciones con estrellas y Valoración por estrellas para diseños courses free of charge. These comprehensive training programs are designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to assess road safety, develop safer road designs, and implement impactful safety measures. The training is delivered in flexible, self-paced formats, allowing participants to learn at their convenience.
Accredited engineers will gain expertise in iRAP specification activities, enabling them to contribute to safer road infrastructure, bid competitively on projects, and join a global network of road safety professionals.
¿Quién es elegible?
- Women with a background in road-related planning, design, or engineering.
- Applicants who have not previously taken the Star Rating Essentials and Star Rating for Designs courses.
Proceso de selección
We’ll select grant recipients based on their answers to the following questions:
- Why are you interested in learning more about iRAP’s methodology?
- ¿Cómo usará el conocimiento y las habilidades adquiridas en estos cursos?
Fechas importantes
- Applications Open: Monday, June 23, 2025 (Today!)
- Applications Close: Monday, July 14, 2025 (Close of Business)
- Grant Recipients Announced: Wednesday, July 31, 2025
¿Tienes preguntas?
Contact iRAP’s Training and Accreditation Coordinator, Franco Azzato, at franco.azzato@irap.org
Let’s build safer roads together!
Las solicitudes ya están abiertas
Términos y Condiciones
Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully.
El solicitante de las becas iRAP mujeres en ingeniería entiende y acepta lo siguiente:
- iRAP seleccionará a 30 mujeres para que tengan acceso gratuito a los cursos Star Rating Essentials y Star Rating for Designs.
- Las mujeres seleccionadas:
- Tengo experiencia en ingeniería.
- Justificar un buen uso del conocimiento adquirido.
- Not be a beneficiary from other iRAP projects.
- Esta aplicación está sujeta a los procedimientos de selección de iRAP.
- iRAP se reserva el derecho a rechazar la solicitud.
- La finalización del proceso de solicitud no garantiza la aprobación de la misma.
- Si es seleccionado para las becas, el solicitante se compromete a realizar las actividades del curso y a presentar las tareas para completar los cursos.
Si es seleccionado para las subvenciones, el solicitante acepta lo siguiente:
- Inscríbase dentro de los 3 meses posteriores a haber sido seleccionado para asistir a los cursos Star Rating Essentials y Star Rating for Designs de forma gratuita.
- Complete both courses within 6 months from enrolment date to receive free accreditation (subject to successfully completed assignments) and free first renewal in 2025.
- iRAP may suspend or revoke the Grants at any time at its discretion.
- El solicitante acepta que iRAP utilice el contenido de su solicitud para promocionar el programa de subvenciones.
- If selected for the grants, the applicant agrees to report six-monthly to iRAP on how she is using the iRAP methodology to improve the roads in their country.
Solicita las becas del Día Internacional de la Mujer en la Ingeniería aquí
See past grant recipient’s here
