A joint programme has been initiated with the L’ORÉAL Corporate Foundation to promote the contribution of young women in research & development of life sciences throughout the world. The UNESCO-L’Oréal International Fellowships are designed to identify and reward fifteen deserving, committed and talented young women scientists, throughout the world, active in the field of life sciences.
The UNESCO-L’ORÉAL fellowships scheme emphasizes on UNESCO’s premise which people are the world’s greatest resource and that innovation and excellence, especially among the young women community, deserve to be supported and optimistic through the concerted efforts of the international community.
The award of the fellowships constitutes a key strategy through which impetus is being given to the enhancement of the role of women in devising scientific solutions to problems confronting humankind in the twenty-first century.
Candidates must already be engaged in pursuing research at the doctoral or post-doctoral level in one or allied fields of life sciences including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and physiology. In its selection, the jury accords preference to research protocols which respect animal welfare. Proposals in the area of cosmetics research are NOT encouraged; preference is given to non-cosmetic research.
Deadline: Closing date for receipt of applications: 15 July, 2012
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