L'Oréal USA For Women in Science program

About

The L'Oréal USA For Women in Science program awards grants to five exceptional female scientists annually for their contributions in STEM fields and commitment to serving as role models, providing exposure and recognition through the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Fellowships program.

Benefits

• Five exceptional female scientists will be awarded grants for research in a STEM field
• Opportunity to advance research and serve as role models for the next generation of girls in STEM
• $5 million in grants awarded to 105 postdoctoral women scientists over the past 21 years
• Exposure and recognition through the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Fellowships program.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have a conferred PhD and have started in a postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2025
• Must maintain the status of postdoctoral researcher throughout the fellowship year
• Must be American born, naturalized citizen or permanent resident
• Must be affiliated with a U.S. based academic or research institution
• Must plan to conduct their postdoctoral studies and research in the U.S.
• Must be involved in basic research in the life and physical/material sciences, engineering & technology, computer science and mathematics
• Cannot be in a faculty position
• Must commit to at least twenty hours of activity in support of women and girls in science (e.g. mentoring, classroom visits, media, events)
• Must be available the week of November 11, 2025 for the For Women in Science Awards Week.