L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award: Applications are invited from suitably qualified women for the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards 2027. The award is a grant given to deserving young women scientists who are carrying out their research in the United States of America.
Each year, the program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories. Since 2003, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science US program has awarded over 100 postdoctoral women scientists almost $5 million in grants.
SUMMARY:
- Programme Sponsor(s): L’Oréal USA
- Programme Targeted at: Post-doctoral candidates
- Award Amount: $75,000
- Country Eligibility: United States
See Also: AAUW International Fellowships 2027/28 for Women in STEM
L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards 2027:
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Must have a conferred PhD and have started in a postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2027
- Must maintain the status of postdoctoral researcher throughout the fellowship year
- Must be American born, naturalized citizen or permanent resident
- Must be affiliated with a U.S. based academic or research institution
- Must plan to conduct their postdoctoral studies and research in the U.S.
- Must be involved in basic research in the life and physical/material sciences, engineering & technology, computer science and mathematics
- Cannot be in a faculty position
- Must commit to at least twenty hours of activity in support of women and girls in science (e.g. mentoring, classroom visits, media, events)
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Must be available November 2027 for the For Women in Science Awards Week
Apply for: WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 for Female African Students ($500 Award)
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2027 are to complete an online application and provide all the required information on or before the application deadline.
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline: February 12, 2027
