Apply for the L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship
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This announcement is posted on behalf of Rachel Pacifico of the L'Oréal Foundation:
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program recognizes and rewards the contributions women make in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and identifies exceptional women researchers committed to serving as role models for younger generations. More than 2,250 women scientists in over 110 countries have been recognized since the program began in 1998.
In the USA, the For Women In Science fellowship program awards five postdoctoral women scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each. Applicants are selected from a variety of fields, including the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering, and mathematics.
Please spread the word to your community about this special fellowship program for exceptional female postdoctoral researchers who are also committed to serving as role models for the next generation of girls in STEM.
Applications will open on 30 November 2015 and are due by 5 February 2016.
Here are some PDFs to help you share information about this prestigious fellowship program:
- FWIS 2016 Application Flyer (optimized for email forwarding or printing as an 8.5” x 11” poster)
- Application FAQ
- FWIS Program Fact Sheet
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please email Rachel Pacifico, Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications, L'Oréal Foundation.