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Call for Nominations: 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards (April 6th – June 30th 2026)

Call for Nominations: 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards (April 6th – June 30th 2026)

Dear Scientific Community,

The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO kindly invite you to nominate an eminent woman researcher for the 2027 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards.

The 2027 Awards will designate five outstanding researchers in Physics, Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Related Environmental Sciences, each working in one of the following regions:

  • Africa and the Arab States
  • Asia and the Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • North America

Since 1998, the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science programme has recognized and celebrated eminent women in science throughout the world. To date, the L’Oréal–UNESCO partnership has awarded 142 eminent women at the height of their scientific careers and supported more than 5000 promising women scientists from more than 140 countries at doctoral and postdoctoral levels. Each of the Laureates will receive 100,000.

Please find attached more information regarding:

  • The call for nominations
  • The rules and regulations, as well as the eligible disciplines

More information can be found at links <https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/women-science> and <https://www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show/158>

We would be grateful if you could disseminate this call within your scientific network to ensure a wide diversity of nominees.

Thank you in advance for your commitment and your valuable contribution to our programme.

Sincerely,

The L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Awards team