L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2021 Programme (South Africa)

Applications are requested from suitably qualified women scientists for the L’Oreal Foundation-UNESCO for Women in Science Programme 2021.

For Women in Science Programme is an annual programme created to support and highlight the achievements of younger women in who are in the early career stages of their scientific career. These exceptional researchers are rewarded for the important contributions  to the scientific discipline.

• Table of Content
• About L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science
• L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science \ Programme
• Aim and Benefits of L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science \ Programme
• Requirements for L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science \ Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science

Women scientists are leading ground-breaking research across the world. But despite their remarkable discoveries, women still represent just 33,3 %* of researchers globally, and their work rarely gains the recognition it deserves. Only 3 % of Nobel Prizes for science have ever been awarded to women, and only 11 %* of senior research roles are held by women in Europe. As the world hurtles towards a future threatened by climate change and resource scarcity, the global scientific community must lose no time in recognising and promoting women scientists' achievements. The Fondation L'... continue reading

L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science \ Programme

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Type	Training
Sponsor	L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science \ Programme

• 5 endowments for doctoral students
• 2 endowments for post-doctoral candidates

Requirements for L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science \ Programme Qualification

To be eligible for the L’Oreal Foundation-UNESCO for Women in Science Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Having obtained a Ph.D. degree in Formal sciences, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences or pursuing studies leading to a Ph.D. degree at a South African university in one of the 9 provinces
• Be a South African citizen.
• Working in a Research Laboratory or Institution or being enrolled in a doctoral programme at a University in South Africa.

The following selection criteria will be considered when  selecting candidates:

• The candidate’s outstanding academic records-including number, quality and impact of the publications (impact factor to be submitted).
• Conference presentations and patents.
• The Scientific quality of the research project.
• The innovative nature and productivity of the research and its potential application in science.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science on www.forwomeninscience.com to apply

For more details, visit L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science website.