Deadline: 16 June 2015
The 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards is currently open for Nominations!
Created in 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards program identifies and supports eminent women in science throughout the world. Each year, five Awards Laureates are recognized for their contributions to the advancement of science, in Life or Physical Sciences.
The 2016 edition of the Awards will designate five outstanding scientific researchers in the Life Sciences, working in one of each of the following regions. Each of the five Laureates will receive an award of €100,000.
Focus Regions
Africa & the Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America
Eligibility Criteria
- Scientists around the world are invited to submit candidates for the L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards For Women in Science.
- Candidate must have obtained a Ph.D in life or physical science or pursuing studies leading to a PhD degree.
- Candidate must be working in a research lab or institution in one of the region’s countries or being enrolled in a doctoral programme at a university in the region.
- Candidate must be no more than 40 years old by the end of the application period for ph.D and not more than 45 years for post-doctoral.
- To be considered eligible for this award, the candidate must be nominated in writing by an eminent scientist.
- Self Nominations are not eligible, nor are nominations from immediate family members.
Nominators can be
- Heads of Universities or scientific Institutions
- Members of the Academy of sciences or other national institutions
- Holders of research chairs
- Permanent and assistant professors
- Past for Women in Science Awards Laureates
- Holders of a ph.d
Candidates can be
- Recognized for the excellence among the international scientific community and
- Actively involved in scientific research in life sciences or physical sciences and
- Not directly or personally involved in the For Women in Science program as a jury in any country.
How to Apply
Nominations can only be submitted electronically through the online platform. Applicants must include the folllowing documents-
- A CV
- A list of publications and patents
- A brief resume explaining their significance
- Three to five letters of recommendation from eminent scientists.
For more information, please visit 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards.
