Deadline: 15th May 2026
The South African National Programme and the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Programme have officially merged to become the unified L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme.
For over 25 years, the Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO have stood side-by-side to champion the brilliance of women in science. Today, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme serves as a powerful catalyst for change, uniting researchers from all 49 countries across the region, including South Africa to lead as a single, Pan-African force for global advancement.
- Research grants for (30) doctoral and (8) post doctoral research candidates
- Training in Leadership, Management, Negotiation and Communication
- 10.000€ for doctoral students.
- 15.000€ for post-doctoral students.
Eligibility
Nationality & Location: Must be a citizen of one of the 49 Sub-Saharan African countries (including South Africa) and be conducting research within a laboratory or institution in one of these countries.
Research Fields: Research must be in Formal, Life, Environmental, Physical, Engineering, or Technological Sciences.
- Doctoral Candidate Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in a doctoral school.
- Specifics: Must be in their second year of PhD or higher (first-year students are not eligible).
- Post-doctoral Researcher Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in a post-doctorate and have started their research before the call for applications opened.
- Academic Cut-off: Must have defended their thesis after February 2021.
Maternity Clause: The 5-year post-thesis window is extended by one year per child.
General Exclusion: Previous awardees of any L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science national or regional program are not eligible.