Deadline: July 31, 2024
Applications are open for the L’Oréal UNESCO for Women in Science Egypt Young Talents Program 2024. The L’Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science Egypt Young talents program fellowships aims to promote the participation of young women in science coming from Egypt.
This program identifies and rewards talented young female scientists in the field of Life Sciences (such as biology, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, physiology, neurosciences, biotechnologies, ecology and ethology) as well as Physical Sciences (such as physics, chemistry, petroleum engineering, mathematics, engineering sciences, information sciences, Earth and Universe sciences).
Benefits
- Two fellowships amounting to ten thousand Euros (€10,000 or equivalent in local currency) each will be granted to Egyptian women pursuing post-doctoral research, working in a research laboratory, institute, or university in Egypt
- One fellowship amounting to six thousand Euros (€6,000 or equivalent in local currency) will be granted to Egyptian women pursuing a PhD (doctoral degree) in a research laboratory, institute, or university in Egypt.
The total amount will be used to cover the research expenses &/or travel and accommodation costs related to scientific visits, trainings, specialized courses etc. of minimum two months abroad. This one should occur within maximum one year from the ceremony day.
Eligibility
Postdoctoral Researchers:
- Having obtained a PhD in one of the science fields mentioned. Only applicants having obtained their PhD during 2019-2023 are eligible.
- Being of Egyptian nationality.
- Working in a research laboratory, institute, or university in Egypt.
- Candidates must be no more than 45 years old by the end of the application period.
PhD Students:
- Having obtained a Bachelor (B.Sc.) and a Master (M.Sc.) degree, or equivalent, in one of the science fields mentioned.
- Should be full time student in PhD and having registered in the 2nd year of the PhD program, or one year before the thesis defense.
- Being of Egyptian nationality.
- Working in a research laboratory, institute, or university in Egypt.
- Candidates must be no more than 35 years old by the end of the application period.
Selection Criteria
- Candidates must have a researcher position in one of universities or research institutes in Egypt.
- The candidate’s outstanding academic record (including number, quality and impact of the scientific publications, conference presentations, patents…).
- The scientific quality and usefulness of the research project.
- The innovative approach (rationale, relevance, originality, outputs, applications, etc.) and the expected outcomes of the research.
- The ability of the candidate to communicate and promote sciences to a younger audience and to encourage young Egyptian & Arab female scientists.
- The candidate’s career-path.
Application
For more information, visit L’Oréal UNESCO for Women.
