L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science US Program 2027 (up to $75,000)

Deadline: February 12, 2027

Applications are open for the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science US Program 2027. L’Oréal USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program’s application and peer-review process. Each year, the program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories.

Since 2003, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science US program has awarded over 100 postdoctoral women scientists almost $5 million in grants.

Benefits

The five 2027 awardees will receive $75,000 to advance their innovative research along with their outreach activities to support the next generation of women in STEM.

Eligibility

Must have a conferred PhD and have started in a postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2027

Must maintain the status of postdoctoral researcher throughout the fellowship year

Must be American born, naturalized citizen or permanent resident

Must be affiliated with a U.S. based academic or research institution

Must plan to conduct their postdoctoral studies and research in the U.S.

Must be involved in basic research in the life and physical/material sciences, engineering & technology, computer science and mathematics

Cannot be in a faculty position

Must commit to at least twenty hours of activity in support of women and girls in science (e.g. mentoring, classroom visits, media, events)

Must be available November 2027 for the For Women in Science Awards Week

Application

The deadline for applications is February 12, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science.

Must have a conferred PhD and have started in a postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2027

Must maintain the status of postdoctoral researcher throughout the fellowship year

Must be American born, naturalized citizen or permanent resident

Must be affiliated with a U.S. based academic or research institution

Must plan to conduct their postdoctoral studies and research in the U.S. Must be involved in basic research in the life and physical/material sciences, engineering & technology, computer science and mathematics

Cannot be in a faculty position

Must commit to at least twenty hours of activity in support of women and girls in science (e.g. mentoring, classroom visits, media, events)

Must be available November 2027 for the For Women in Science Awards Week

The five 2027 awardees will receive $75,000 to advance their innovative research along with their outreach activities to support the next generation of women in STEM.

The deadline for applications is February 12, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science.