Deadline: 31 July 2019
Apply for the L’Oréal-UNESCO Maghreb Fellowships for Women in Science which aims to distinguish young women researchers for the quality of their works and to encourage them to pursue a brilliant career in science.
This program determines and rewards young talented female researchers in the Life Sciences (biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology, biotechnology, ecology, biochemistry) and the Physical Sciences (physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, information sciences, earth and universe sciences).
Fellow’s Engagement
The Fellows will engage to:
- Continue their research work for which the L’Oréal-UNESCO Maghreb Fellowship for Women in and Science has been obtained;
- Write a report on the research, subject of the fellowship, to be given to L’Oréal Maroc and to UNESCO in the following 2 years after the awarding of the fellowship (optional).
- Write a report on the use of the grant, to be submitted to L’Oréal Maroc and UNESCO in the 2 years following the award of the fellowship (optional).
- Take an active part in L’Oréal’s and/or UNESCO’s dedicated programmes related to gender and sciences, aimed at promoting women’s social role and recognition in society in general, and women’s involvement in scientific career and trainings in particular.
- Attend the Maghreb Fellowships awarding ceremony to be held in Morocco, in November 2019.
- Participation in the ceremony is required. The cost of traveling and accommodation* for Fellows non-residents in Morocco will be provided by L’Oréal Maroc.
(* According to the general terms of transport and accommodation applicable to the L’Oréal Group)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible for the fellowship applicants who are:
- Applying for a PhD or post-doctoral studies;
- Not working permanently in 2019;
- Working on a PhD or having obtained it and willing to pursue research in one of the fields;
- Working in one of the 4 countries: Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.
- Max 35 year old at the closing date of the call for applications.
Selection Criteria
As established by the regional jury, the selection criteria are the following:
- The excellence of the applicant’s academic portfolio;
- The scientific quality of the research project;
- The innovative and promising character of the research work and its implementation in science;
- The socio-economic impact of the project/ research;
- The candidate’s professional experience.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.forwomeninscience.com/en/fellowships/563718992