2021 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK & Ireland Rising Talent Programme

The 2021 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK & Ireland Rising Talent Programme is now OPEN for applications.

The Women in Science Programme celebrates, enhances and enables the contribution of women to scientific research. Since 2007, they have awarded 62 female post-doctoral researchers in the UK and Ireland grants to advance their careers and facilitate world class research.

They are now seeking five outstanding female early-career scientists for an opportunity to be awarded a bursary of £15,000 (equivalent € for candidates in Ireland).

The five awards will be dedicated to research in the fields of Physical Science; Engineering; Mathematics and Computing; Life Science and Sustainable Development. The awards have been designed to provide flexible and practical financial support to ensure these women further their research and careers. With the flexible grant, winners may choose to spend their fellowship on buying scientific equipment, paying for childcare, travel costs or indeed whatever they need to continue their research. In addition to financial support, each year past and present fellows receive training and networking opportunities supported by L’Oréal.

Candidates must have completed their PhD and have started in their postdoctoral research position by the application deadline. Applicants must have a confirmed contract with a University or Research institute within the UK and Ireland for the entire 12-month period of the grant agreement. All citizens' can apply but must be residing within the UK or Ireland at the time of application.

Please visit their website for full terms and conditions.

Applications close May 31, 2021