Deadline: February 13, 2026
Applications are open for the L’Oreal USA for Women in Science Award 2026. L’Oréal USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program’s application and peer-review process. Each year, the program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories.
Since 2003, the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program has awarded over 100 postdoctoral women scientists almost $5 million in grants.
Award
- The five 2026 awardees will receive $75,000 to advance their innovative research along with their outreach activities to support the next generation of women in STEM.
Eligibility
- Must have a conferred PhD and have started in a postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2026
- Must maintain the status of postdoctoral researcher throughout the fellowship year
- Must be American born, naturalized citizen or permanent resident
- Must be affiliated with a U.S. based academic or research institution
- Must plan to conduct their postdoctoral studies and research in the U.S.
- Must be involved in basic research in the life and physical/material sciences, engineering & technology, computer science and mathematics
- Cannot be in a faculty position
- Must commit to at least twenty hours of activity in support of women and girls in science (e.g. mentoring, classroom visits, media, events)
- Must be available the week of November 9, 2026 for the For Women in Science Awards Week.
Application
The deadline for applications is February 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
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