Women in Science Fellowships open for post-doctoral researchers

Applications are now open for the 2015 L’Oréal Australia & New Zealand For Women in Science Fellowships. These Fellowships are awarded to outstanding early-career female scientists to help them consolidate their careers and rise to leadership positions in science.

The program has expanded, with the addition of a Fellowship specifically for New Zealand.

In 2015 there are four Fellowships:

• Three $25,000 L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships
• The inaugural $25,000 L’Oréal New Zealand For Women in Science Fellowship

The Fellowships are available to female researchers who are within five years post-PhD and have shown excellence in their career to date. Funds from the Fellowship can be used to help finance the Fellow’s scientific research, including the costs of equipment, consumables, travel and conferences. Previous Fellows have also used this support to hire a research assistant, or cover the cost of childcare.

In assessing the applications, the jury will be looking for women who exhibit leadership skills, independence in their achievements and have an outstanding research track record.

Application close on 7 April 2015. To apply, visit https://loreal.scienceinpublic.com.au/applications/