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L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship

L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship
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About this opportunity

Fellowship supporting outstanding female scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa in life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering with research funding.

The L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards recognize outstanding women researchers whose work advances scientific progress in Life sciences or Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science.

What it offers

  • €100,000 awarded to each of the five laureates annually.
  • Awards are given to women scientists from five global regions.

Who can apply

  • Open to women scientists from any country.
  • Applicants must be nominated by a third party (self-nominations are not accepted).

How to apply

  • Candidates must be nominated by an eligible third party.
  • Nominations are reviewed by a jury of internationally renowned experts.
  • The selection process alternates annually between Life sciences and Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science.

Good to know

  • Created in 1998, the program honors women scientists for their contributions to scientific progress.
  • The awards aim to promote gender diversity in science, fostering innovation and quality research.
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Key details

TypeFellowship
LocationPan-African
Fieldlife sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering
Deadline30 Jun 2026
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
Source : forwomeninscience.com · Always verify details on the official site.