Women in Science 2015

For Women in Science Programme. - a pioneering programme for the promotion of women in science.

UNESCO and the L’Oréal Corporate Foundation seek to recognise women researchers who, through the scope of their work, have contributed to overcoming the global challenges of tomorrow.

Faced with global challenges such as the acceleration of new technologies, aging populations or the threat to biodiversity, UNESCO and L’Oréal remain convinced that these women researchers will have a major impact on society and lay the foundations for the future. As such, UNESCO and L’Oréal want to contribute to their recognition and provide them with the means to continue their commitment to science with energy and passion.
Since 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards have recognised more than 87 laureates from 30 countries, exceptional women who have made great advances in scientific research. Two of them have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize.

17th Annual L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science - 2015

Five exceptional women scientists from around the world will receive the 2015 L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Prize in Physical Sciences on 18 March 2015. The Awards Ceremony, which will take place at the Grand Amphitheatre of the Sorbonne University (Paris), will also distinguish 15 UNESCO-L'OREAL International Rising Talents.

Each year, the For Women in Science Programme highlights scientific excellence and encourages talent through:

• The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards, given each year to five outstanding women scientists – one per continent – for the contributions of their research, the strength of their commitments and their impact on society.
• The UNESCO-L’Oréal international Fellowships. Granted annually since 2000 to 15 promising young women scientists, doctorate or post-doctorate, they encourage international scientific cooperation and the developping of cross-cultural networks.
• The L'Oréal National Fellowships with the support of the UNESCO National Commissions, which anchor the For Women in Science programmes in countries around the world, while respecting their particularities and specific needs.