UNESCO-L'Oreal International Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences

Scholarship Description

The UNESCO-L’Oréal International Fellowships are designed to reward deserving, committed and talented young women scientists, from all over the world, active in the field of life sciences. Research including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and physiology. 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.The National Commission must endorse all applications. See website for more information.

Reference Number:	4837
Study Subject:	life sciences
Web Address:	http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=44170&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
Provided By:	UNESCO National Commission
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to 15 people. Open for applications until June 30, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is USD20000 (total amount). This award is to be used for accommodation, living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid See Scheme Summary.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CHEMICAL SCIENCES, EARTH SCIENCES, PHYSICAL SCIENCES or SCIENCE - GENERAL.

Eligibility

You must be female to apply for this scholarship, and you must be below the age of 35. There are no restrictions on citizenship.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.