L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship (2026)

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 USA For Women in Science fellowship program has awarded over 100 postdoctoral women scientists almost $5 million in grants.

Purpose: Recognize and support five outstanding women postdoctoral researchers in STEM. Award: $75,000 USD per fellow. Eligibility Requirements:

• PhD conferred and postdoctoral position started by January 31, 2026
• Must remain a postdoctoral researcher throughout fellowship year
• American born, naturalized citizen, or permanent resident
• Affiliated with a U.S. academic or research institution
• Conduct research in the U.S. Fields: life sciences, physical/material sciences, engineering & technology, computer science, mathematics
• Cannot hold a faculty position
• Must commit to at least 20 hours of outreach supporting women and girls in science
• Must be available during Awards Week (November 9, 2026) Selection Process:
• Two‑phase review: peer evaluation + jury of eminent scientists

• PhD holders in postdoctoral positions (by Jan 31, 2026)
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Affiliated with U.S. institutions
• Commitment to outreach for women and girls in STEM