Application Deadline: 15 March 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Programme. The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science sub-Saharan Africa regional program aims to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in science. This program identifies and rewards young talented researchers in the formal sciences, life and environmental sciences, material sciences, engineering sciences and technological sciences.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a PhD student or have obtained a Ph.D in the following scientific fields: Life and Environmental sciences, Physical sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer and information sciences (2nd year at least).
- Be from one of the 48 countries in the sub-Saharan African region, and work in a research laboratory or institution in one of the countries of the region, or be enrolled in a University in one of the 49 countries of the region (including South Africa).OR
- Be from one of the 49 countries in the sub-Saharan African region (including South Africa) and work in a research laboratory or institution in one of the 48 countries of the region, or be enrolled in a University in one of the 48 countries of sub-Saharan Africa.
Therefore, applicants originally from South Africa doing their research in South Africa are not eligible for this programme.
Collaborative Actions of Young Talents
- The researchers commit to:
- Continue the research work for which the Young Talent Sub-saharan African L’OréalUNESCO For Women in Science Award was obtained.
- Carry out the expenses detailed in the estimated budget of the application file.
- Write a report on the research work, subject of the endowment, to be submitted to the L’Oréal Foundation in the year following the awarding of the Prize.
- Participate in the “Management and Leadership” training as well as in the award ceremony to be held in an African capital, probably in November 2024.
- Participation in these events is mandatory, transportation and accommodation costs for beneficiaries from all countries represented will be covered by the L’Oréal Foundation
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Programme