L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme 2026 – YOA

Deadline: May 15, 2026

Applications are open for the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme 2026. Starting in 2026, L’Oréal and UNESCO are breaking down borders to create a single, prestigious neighborhood of excellence. The South African National Programme and the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Programme have formally merged to develop into the unified L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme.

For over 25 years, the Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO have stood facet-by-facet to champion the brilliance of girls in science. Today, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme serves as a robust catalyst for change, uniting researchers from all 49 nations throughout the area, together with South Africa to steer as a single, Pan-African pressure for international development.

Are you prepared to affix this elite neighborhood of trailblazing researchers? From the main labs and analysis facilities throughout the continent, we’re searching for the subsequent technology of girls scientists who’re poised to alter the world. They invite purposes from researchers devoted to excellence in the next fields: Formal & Life Sciences, Environmental & Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technological Sciences. Step into the highlight of worldwide scientific recognition. Join a legacy of excellence and lead the way forward for African discovery.

Award

• €10,000 for doctoral college students.
• €15,000 for put up-doctoral college students.

Eligiblity

• Must be a citizen of one of many 49 Sub-Saharan African nations (together with South Africa) and be conducting analysis inside a laboratory or establishment in one in every of these nations.
• Research Fields: Research have to be in Formal, Life, Environmental, Physical, Engineering, or Technological Sciences.
• Doctoral Candidate Requirements:
  • Must be at the moment enrolled in a doctoral college.
  • Specifics: Must be in their second yr of PhD or greater (first-yr college students aren’t eligible).
• Post-doctoral Researcher Requirements:
  • Must be enrolled in a put up-doctorate and have began their analysis earlier than the decision for purposes opened.
  • Academic Cut-off: Must have defended their thesis after February 2021.
• Maternity Clause: The 5-yr put up-thesis window is prolonged by one yr per child.
• General Exclusion: Previous awardees of any L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science nationwide or regional program are not eligible.

Selection Criteria

• Scientific excellence of the analysis undertaking
• Quality of the application
• Ability to speak and promote science

Application

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science.