The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to announce the call for applications for the UNESCO-L’OREAL Co-Sponsored Fellowship for Young Women in Life Sciences International Fellowship program.
International Fellowship Program
UNESCO-L’Oreal Co-sponsored Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences honor 15 young women researchers at the doctoral or postdoctoral level, whose promising projects have been accepted by a reputable institution outside their country of origin. Since the program began in 1998 over 165 women from 81 countries have benefitted from this program.
These fellowships, worth up to $40,000 for a period of up to two-years, are awarded to three applicants from each of the following five regions respectively: Africa, Arab States, Asia/Pacific, Europe/North America, Latin America/Caribbean.
Eligibility
Application
Application forms and procedures for this program can be found on the UNESCO website here.
Note: There is a discrepancy between the instructions on UNESCO’s website and the application form re: the number of recommendation letters required – we suggest U.S. candidates supply three letters.
American citizens who wish to apply for the 2012 UNESCO-L’OREAL Co-sponsored Fellowship for Young Women in Life Sciences are asked to submit their application by courier (i.e. Federal Express, UPS, DHL) to:
U.S. National Commission for UNESCO
2121 Virginia Avenue, NW Suite 6200
Washington, DC 20037
Applications for the 2012 UNESCO-L’OREAL Co-sponsored Fellowship for Young Women in Life Sciences must be received by the U.S. National Commission by Wednesday 6/15/11.
Questions regarding the application process or receipt of applications can be directed to DCUNESCO@state.gov or by calling 202-663-0026.
American Fellowship Program
In addition to their International Fellowship program offered in cooperation with UNESCO, L’OREAL-USA also offers an American fellowship program. This one-year program is offered to women in postdoctoral programs who are pursing research in the Life Sciences, Physical and Materials Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. More information about this fellowship program can be found here (click “For Women and Science")
