L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards 2026 (€100,000 Prize)

Created in 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards recognize and support eminent women in science throughout the world. Each year, five Laureates are recognized for their contributions to the advancement of science in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science in alternating years.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: July 4, 2025
2. Value: €100,000
3. Sponsor: L’Oréal and UNESCO
4. Eligible Countries: All
5. Eligible Fields: Life and Environmental Sciences
6. Award Type: Fellowship

Eligibility Criteria for L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards 2026 (€100,000 Prize)

Eligibility: The candidate must:

1. Be recognized for her scientific excellence by the international scientific community,
2. Be actively involved in scientific research,
3. Work in any field of the Life and Environmental sciences mentioned in appendix 1
4. For your information, there is no age constraint regarding the candidate.

Selection Criteria: The selection criteria of the candidates are the following:

1. The candidate’s outstanding contribution to the general advancement of science,
2. The impact of the candidate’s research on the current state of the relevant scientific field (number, quality and impact of publications, conference presentations, patents),
3. The recognition of the candidate by peers within her discipline through publications, -The recognition of the candidate’s commitments to education, teaching activities, mentoring and/or to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals more broadly.
4. The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards are non-renewable.

Eligible Countries: Candidates working in the following regions:

1. Africa & the Arab States
2. Asia and the Pacific
3. Europe
4. Latin America and the Caribbean
5. North America

Benefits of L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards 2026 (€100,000 Prize)

1. €100,000 prize per Laureate
2. Global recognition by UNESCO and L’Oréal
3. Featured among the world’s top women scientists
4. Networking and influence in international scientific communities

How to Apply

To be considered eligible for an award, it is necessary to be nominated in writing by an eminent scientist. Self-nominations are not eligible, nor nominations from immediate family members.

Teams are not eligible for nomination.

Qualified nominators may be:

1. Heads of University or Scientific Institutions,
2. Members of Academies of Science,
3. Holders of Research Chairs,
4. Full professors
5. Past For Women in Science Award Laureates,
6. or at a minimum, holders of a PhD in Science.

Nominations can only be submitted electronically through the online dedicated platform here and have to be written in English.

If new to the system, the nominator will need to create a user ID and password.

An application is considered complete only if it includes all of the following documents below

RULES AND REGULATIONS: 2026 International Awards in Life and Environmental sciences

Download the 2026 Call for nomination : CALL FOR NOMINATION - 2026 L'Oréal -UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage before applying.

Application Deadline:

4th July 2025

Application Link(s)

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