Deadline:
May 10, 2024
Location(s)
Brazil
Overview
Apply now to the 18th edition of the Para Mulheres na Ciência - L'Oréal Brasil, ABC e Unesco program. Every year, in the local edition, seven young female researchers in the areas of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Mathematics are awarded a grant of R$50,000 each to be invested in their research.
Details
7 annual endowments:
- 4 in Life Sciences,
- 1 in Physical Sciences,
- 1 in Mathematics,
- 1 in Chemistry
About L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science
Women scientists are leading ground-breaking research across the world. But despite their remarkable discoveries, women still represent just 33,3 %* of researchers globally, and their work rarely gains the recognition it deserves. Only 3 % of Nobel Prizes for science have ever been awarded to women, and only 11 %* of senior research roles are held by women in Europe.
As the world hurtles towards a future threatened by climate change and resource scarcity, the global scientific community must lose no time in recognising and promoting women scientists' achievements. The Fondation L'Oréal and UNESCO have worked together for more than 20 years to help empower more women scientists to achieve scientific excellence and participate equally in solving the great challenges facing humanity.
To date, we have awarded more than 100 laureates, five of whom have gone on to win Nobel Prizes. Working in the Physical sciences, Formal sciences and Life sciences on five different continents, these eminent women researchers are helping to change the world through their discoveries, and are also role models for younger generations of women researchers who want to pursue their scientific careers and break the glass ceiling.
We must remember that there is still much more to be done to achieve true gender equality in science. But we remain determined, and we are moving steadily towards making our vision a reality. One day, we will live in a world where girls are encouraged to study science, where women have adequate support to balance the responsibilities of research and motherhood, and where scientists are judged purely on the merit of their discoveries and the potential of their work to change the world.
Each year, l'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science national and regional programs represent:
- More than 9000 applications.
- More than 250 talented young women scientists receiving endowments to pursue promising research projects.
- 52 country and regional programs in more than 110 countries
- 50 prestigious partners among the highest scientific authorities within their country
- More than 500 international scientists who participated in the selection of national and regional Young Talents.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Main eligibility criteria
- Doctoral Level (must have completed as of 01/01/2016, and, for women with one child, the term extends for another year and, for those who have two or more children, the term will be additional of two year ),
- Life Science, Physical, Mathematics and Chemistry fields,
- Carry out scientific work in Brazilian institutions,
- Curriculum vitae updated on the Lattes Platform
Selection criteria
- Scientific quality and impact of the research,
- Previous researches developed by the candidate,
- Candidate's independence/produtivity,
- Potentiality success of the project
Dates
Deadline: May 10, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Amount per endowment
- R$ 50,000 (15 858 $)
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
