Background
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science sub-Saharan Africa regional program aims to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in science. This program identifies and rewards young talented researchers in the formal sciences, life and environmental sciences, material sciences, engineering sciences and technological sciences
For this 14th edition, 20 endowments will be given to encourage young researchers currently in doctoral or post-doctoral studies to pursue a brilliant scientific career.
- 15 endowments of 10,000 € each, will be allocated to 15 doctoral students enrolled in a doctoral school and in a research laboratory in sub-Saharan Africa
- 5 endowments of € 15,000 each, will be allocated to 5 post-docs working in a laboratory or research institute in sub-Saharan Africa.
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.
Application details
For more information and details on how to apply, download:
- Rules & regulations of the 14th edition young talents sub-saharan Africa L’Oreal-UNESCO for women in Science (English)
- Reglement de la 14 eme edition du programme jeunes talents Afrique subsaharienne L’Oreal-UNESCO pour les femmes et la science (French)
- Call for applications (English)
- Call for Applications (French)
