UNESCO- L’Oréal International Fellowships for Young Women Researchers in Life Sciences from Around the World
UNESCO in partnership with L’Oréal Foundation seeks applications for 15 International Fellowships that are aimed at rewarding deserving, committed and talented young women scientists, from all over the world, active in the field of life sciences.
So as to maintain the balances geographical representation, a maximum of three young women, from each of the five geo-cultural regions of the world, will be awarded these fellowships.
Candidates must already be engaged in pursuing research at the doctoral or post-doctoral level in one or allied fields of life sciences including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and physiology. Projects involving animal models (i.e. experimentation using vertebrate laboratory animals) are rejected, and proposals in the area of cosmetics research are NOT encouraged; preference is given to non cosmetic research.
Special attention will be given to candidatures from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
The initial fellowship is for a maximum period of 12 months, for a maximum sum of $20,000. The fellowship can be extended for up to 12 additional months with up to $20,000 additional funding upon request of the Fellow and validation of the Selection Committee.
At least half of the period of the fellowship must be undertaken abroad.. All fellows are required to complete the research project in her own country for a minimum of two months.
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