Within the framework of the UNESCO Co-Sponsored Fellowships Scheme, a joint programme has been launched with the L’ORÉAL Corporate Foundation with a view to promoting the contribution of young women - from all over the world – in research developments in the field of life sciences.
The UNESCO-L’ORÉAL
fellowships scheme focuses on UNESCO’s premise that people are the
world’s greatest resource and that innovation and excellence, especially
among the young women community, deserve to be supported and encouraged
through the concerted efforts of the international community. The award
of the fellowships constitutes a key strategy through which impetus is
being given to the enhancement of the role of women in devising
scientific solutions to problems confronting humankind in the
twenty-first century.
TARGET GROUP
The UNESCO-L’Oréal International Fellowships are designed to identify and reward fifteen deserving, committed and talented young women scientists, from all over the world, active in the field of life sciences. With a view to ensuring that a balanced geographical representation is made, a maximum of three young women, from each of the five geo-cultural regions of the world, will be awarded fellowships.
Candidates must already be engaged in pursuing research at the doctoral or post-doctoral level in one or allied fields of life sciences including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and physiology. In its selection, the jury accords preference to research protocols that respect animal welfare. Proposals in the area of cosmetics research are NOT encouraged; preference is given to non-cosmetic research.
Projects involving animal models (i.e. experimentation using vertebrate laboratory animals) are rejected, and proposals in the area of cosmetics research are NOT encouraged; preference is given to non cosmetic research.
Special attention will be given to candidatures from the Least Developed Countries(LDCs).
Guidelines:
- » Eligibility
» Conditions for Application
» Research Project
» Application Procedures
» Facilities Offered
» Selection of Beneficiaries
Closing date for receipt of applications: 15 July 2012
Go here for Online Application
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