For the first time in 2009 the For Women in Science Programme is launching of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Regional fellowships “For Women in Science” in Sub-Sahara Africa to assist women scientists in Sub-Saharan to realize important scientific research in all fields of science, engineering and technology. This fellowship is open to all women citizens and permanent residents from Sub-Saharan African countries. Fellowships will be awarded to women scientists in Sub-Saharan African to realize important scientific research in all fields of science, engineering and technology.
- Fellowships will be awarded for PhD research projects that will result in a Doctorate degree
- The research is to be conducted in any country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Fellowships up to the maximum value of US$20,000 will be awarded.
- The age limits for the candidate is 40 years
- The selected beneficiaries will be awarded their fellowships at a public ceremony.
Fellowship Application Deadline: 31 December 2010