The L'Oreal UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan African Regional program

✓ From the leading labs and research centers across the continent, we are seeking the next generation of women scientists who are poised to change the world. We invite applications from researchers dedicated to excellence in the following fields: Formal & Life Sciences, Environmental & Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technological Sciences.

✓ Nationality & Location: Must be a citizen of one of the 49 Sub-Saharan African countries (including South Africa) and be conducting research within a laboratory or institution in one of these countries.
✓ Research Fields: Research must be in Formal, Life, Environmental, Physical, Engineering, or Technological Sciences.
✓ Doctoral Candidate Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in a doctoral school.
✓ Specifics: Must be in their second year of PhD or higher (first-year students are not eligible).
✓ Post-doctoral Researcher Requirements:
Must be enrolled in a post-doctorate and have started their research before the call for applications opened.
✓ Academic Cut-off: Must have defended their thesis after February 2021.
✓ Maternity Clause: The 5-year post-thesis window is extended by one year per child.
✓ General Exclusion: Previous awardees of any L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science national or regional program are not eligible.

✓ Coordinate with the program organising team

✓ Research grants for (30) doctoral and (8) post doctoral research candidates
✓ Training in Leadership, Management, Negotiation and Communication
✓ 10.000€ for doctoral students.
✓ 15.000€ for post-doctoral students.