Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO

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

This program supports outstanding African women scientists driving innovation and shaping the future of global research. It provides research grants and specialized capacity-building training to strengthen scientific leadership across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Award

Up to €15,000

Deadline

May 15 (annually)

Level

Graduate

Status

Usually due May 15 – next cycle expected

Formal SciencesLife SciencesEnvironmental SciencesPhysical SciencesEngineering

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Application effort
Medium (research project)
Who can apply
Graduate students

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Who is eligible

  • Must be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country (including South Africa)
  • Must be conducting research within a recognized institution in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • For Doctoral Candidates: Must be currently enrolled in a PhD program and in at least the second year of study (first-year students are not eligible)
  • For Post-Doctoral Researchers: Must be engaged in postdoctoral research started before the call opened, and must have defended their PhD thesis after February 2021 (eligibility window extended by one year per child)
  • Previous recipients of any L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science awards are not eligible

What you'll need

  • Research proposal
  • Supporting documents

How to apply

  • Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements
  • Prepare a strong research proposal and supporting documents
  • Submit your application through the official platform
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Sources & verification

Official listing:
https://www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show-s/157
How this listing was added:
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