If you are a passionate female postdoctoral researcher looking to make significant strides in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Award is the perfect opportunity for you. This prestigious program, part of the global L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Fellowships, offers substantial support to exceptional women scientists, helping them advance their research projects and careers while promoting gender equality in science. This article will provide you with all essential details about this exciting opportunity for women in STEM!
Programme Overview
The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Award 2025 is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women scientists who are making significant contributions to their fields. The program awards five outstanding female postdoctoral researchers annually with grants to support their research projects and career advancement. Each awardee receives funding to cover research expenses, including tuition fees, attendance at meetings and conferences, hiring support staff, laboratory supplies, publication costs, and more.
L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Award Value
Each winner of the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Award will receive a grant of $100,000.
The grant is paid in two installments: the first half at the award ceremony and the remaining balance after submitting an interim status report six months later.
Funding Guidelines:
The funding is intended to support the candidate's research project and provide career enhancement. Suggested uses of the funding include: tuition fees, attendance at meetings and conferences, laboratory supplies, publication costs, computer and technical support, equipment, and instruments. International travel is allowed. Indirect or fringe costs (including insurance and overhead) are not allowed.
Applicants may allocate up to 10% of their total budget estimate for community service or outreach projects beyond the scope of their proposed research plan (e.g. hosting a science workshop for K-12 students with a local outreach organization).
Salaries for technicians and students may be proposed, as long as the candidate can justify that these individuals will directly support the candidate's research.
A candidate may use the funding to cover her salary if she can justify why it is not already being covered by her PI or lab.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science award, candidates must meet the following criteria:
PhD Completion: Must have completed their PhD and started a postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2025.
PostDoc status: Must have started in a postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2025 and to be maintained throughout the fellowship year.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Research Affiliation: Must be affiliated with a U.S.-based academic or research institution (Cannot be in a faculty position).
Research Focus: Must be involved in basic research in life and physical / material sciences, engineering, technology, computer science, and mathematics.
Commitment to Mentorship: Must commit to at least twenty hours of activity in support of women and girls in science, such as mentoring, classroom visits, media appearances, and events.
Availability: Must be available the week of November 11, 2025, for the For Women in Science Awards Week.
Application Procedure
The applications for the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Award 2025 are submitted online through the designated online application portal linked here.
You will first need to sign up by creating an account.
🗓️ Application Deadline: 2/14/2025 05:00 PM
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