L’Oréal-UNESCO-ABC “For Women in Science” Program (Brazil)

Deadline: 9 May 2024

Registrations are now open for the 19th edition of L’Oréal-UNESCO-ABC “For Women in Science” Program

The L’Oréal-UNESCO-ABC “For Women in Science” Program aims to promote and encourage young Brazilian women in Science, identifying and rewarding talented young scientists in the fields of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Chemical Sciences. In these areas there is a gender imbalance among researchers and Science needs women!

For 19 years, the Program has annually honored seven women for the quality of their research and encourages them to pursue brilliant careers in Science, anywhere in Brazil. Scholarships are granted by the L’Oréal Group in Brazil, in partnership with UNESCO do Brasil and the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC).

The Scholarship Program selects and supports quality scientific projects to be developed, during 12 months, in Brazil. The selected researchers must have carried out research in Brazil in the last four years. In the case of a prolonged visit to a foreign institution, during this period, the researcher must have maintained a scientific link with a Brazilian institution.

Prize(s)

7 annual awards:
- 4 in Life Sciences,
- 1 in Physical Sciences,
- 1 in Mathematics,
- 1 in Chemistry
Value Per Prize: R$50,000

Criteria

The candidate must meet the criteria specified below. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
- Have completed a doctorate:
  - After 01/01/2016 for women without children;
  - After 01/01/2015 for women with only 1 child;
  - After 01/01/2014 for women with 2 or more children.
- Carry out research in a Brazilian institution suitable for the development of the submitted project.
- Conduct research in the areas of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics or Chemistry.
- Have an updated “curriculum vitae” on the Lattes Platform.

Requirements