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$75,000 L'Oréal Women in Science Fellowship

  • Organization: L'Oréal USA, administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • Type: Fellowship
  • Location: United States
  • Deadline: February 12, 2027
  • Funding: Fully Funded

L'Oréal USA and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) give five women postdoctoral scientists in the United States $75,000 each to advance their research. Since 2003 the programme has funded more than 100 postdocs in the life and physical sciences, engineering, computer science and mathematics, and each fellow also commits time to supporting women and girls in science. **What you get:** - $75,000 to advance your research, paid to your institution in two instalments - Funds can cover your salary (with a justification), conferences, technicians and students, lab supplies, publication costs, equipment and computing - Up to 10 percent of the budget can go to a community outreach project, such as a science workshop for K-12 students - A place at the For Women in Science Awards Week in November 2027 **What you'll do:** - Submit a research plan of up to three pages, a one page candidate statement, a one page mentoring essay, a budget and three letters of recommendation - Carry out your proposed research over the one year award - Give at least 20 hours to supporting women and girls in science, such as mentoring, classroom visits, media or events, within a year of the November 2027 ceremony - Submit an interim report six months in, which releases the second half of the grant **Key dates:** - PhD conferred and postdoctoral position started by January 31, 2027 - Applications close February 12, 2027 at 5:00 PM Eastern - Awards Week and ceremony in November 2027, when funds become available **More information:** - Programme page, FAQ and budget template at aaas.org/programs/loreal-unesco-women-science-us - Questions to lorealusafellowships@aaas.org

Apply for $75,000 L'Oréal Women in Science Fellowship

L'Oréal USA, administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Fellowship

$75,000 L'Oréal Women in Science Fellowship

Feb 12, 2027 17:00:00 ET
Opportunity type
Fellowship
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
United States
Deadline
Feb 12, 2027 17:00:00 ET

About this opportunity

L'Oréal USA and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) give five women postdoctoral scientists in the United States $75,000 each to advance their research. Since 2003 the programme has funded more than 100 postdocs in the life and physical sciences, engineering, computer science and mathematics, and each fellow also commits time to supporting women and girls in science.

What you get:

  • $75,000 to advance your research, paid to your institution in two instalments
  • Funds can cover your salary (with a justification), conferences, technicians and students, lab supplies, publication costs, equipment and computing
  • Up to 10 percent of the budget can go to a community outreach project, such as a science workshop for K-12 students
  • A place at the For Women in Science Awards Week in November 2027

What you'll do:

  • Submit a research plan of up to three pages, a one page candidate statement, a one page mentoring essay, a budget and three letters of recommendation
  • Carry out your proposed research over the one year award
  • Give at least 20 hours to supporting women and girls in science, such as mentoring, classroom visits, media or events, within a year of the November 2027 ceremony
  • Submit an interim report six months in, which releases the second half of the grant

Key dates:

  • PhD conferred and postdoctoral position started by January 31, 2027
  • Applications close February 12, 2027 at 5:00 PM Eastern
  • Awards Week and ceremony in November 2027, when funds become available

More information:

  • Programme page, FAQ and budget template at aaas.org/programs/loreal-unesco-women-science-us
  • Questions to lorealusafellowships@aaas.org

Who can apply

  • American born or naturalised US citizen, or permanent resident (green card in hand by February 12, 2027). Visa holders (J1, H1-B, F1) are not eligible
  • A conferred PhD, DPH or ScD by January 31, 2027. An MD or DVM alone does not qualify
  • Started in a full time postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2027, and remain a postdoc throughout the fellowship year
  • Not in a faculty position
  • Affiliated with a US based academic or research institution (federal agencies and nonprofits that can accept funding qualify), with research conducted mainly in the US or a US territory. Puerto Rico is eligible
  • Basic research in the life and physical/material sciences, engineering and technology, computer science or mathematics. Psychology, science education and social science are not eligible
  • Commit to at least 20 hours supporting women and girls in science
  • Available in November 2027 for the For Women in Science Awards Week

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Good to know

  • +Run since 2003 by L'Oréal USA with AAAS administering peer review and payments
  • +Deadline and time stated identically on the 2027 FAQ and the application portal
  • +Award amount and five awardees stated for 2027 on the programme page

Worth checking yourself

  • !US citizens and permanent residents only; visa holders cannot apply
  • !Postdoctoral researchers only, not students and not faculty
  • !The grant is paid to the institution, not to the fellow directly; check your institution can accept it
  • !Indirect and fringe costs (health insurance, rent, utilities, university overhead) cannot be charged to the grant
  • !Closes at 5:00 PM Eastern, not midnight
  • !No application fee appears on the programme page or the 2027 FAQ

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$75,000 L'Oréal Women in Science Fellowship
Feb 12, 2027 17:00:00 ET