Deadline: 25-Mar-22
The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO launch the 13th edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents – Sub-Saharan Africa program, to support young women scientists.
Award of the Prize
- 15 endowments for doctoral students and 5 for post-doctoral students,
- Training in Leadership, Management, Negotiation and Communication
Funding Information
- €10.000 for doctoral students,
- €15.000 for post-doctoral students
Eligibility Criteria
- Having the nationality of a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Working in a research laboratory or institution in one of the region’s countries or being enrolled in a doctoral programme at a university in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Pursuing research in the field of life and environmental sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences, engineering sciences and technology.
- Be a PhD student or have obtained a PhD in the following scientific fields: Life and Environmental sciences, Physical sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer and information sciences
- Be from one of the 48 countries in the sub-Saharan African region, and work in a research laboratory or institution in one of the countries of the region, or be enrolled in a University in one of the 49 countries of the region (including South Africa).
- Be from one of the 49 countries in the sub-Saharan African region (including South Africa) and work in a research laboratory or institution in one of the 48 countries of the region, or be enrolled in a University in one of the 48 countries of sub-Saharan Africa.
Selection Criteria
- Scientific excellence of the research project
- Quality of the application
- Ability to communicate and promote science
For more information, visit https://www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show/38