L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent programme

Women scientists are leading ground-breaking research across the world, but despite their remarkable discoveries women still only represent one third of researchers globally, and their work rarely gains the recognition it deserves.

Introduction / Overview

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent programme is an annual initiative that awards grants worth £25,000 (equivalent € for candidates in Ireland) to five outstanding early-career women scientists in the fields of Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physical Sciences and Sustainable Development.

The grants are designed to provide flexible and practical financial support to enable these women scientists to further their research and careers.

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Application Terms and Conditions

Applicants must have already been awarded their research doctorate and have no more than 10 years’ active full-time equivalent postdoctoral experience. Candidates must be conducting their research at a UK or Irish university or research institute. The full Application Terms & Conditions can be accessed by clicking on the button below.

L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards 2025 - Application Terms and Conditions


How to Apply

Once you have read the Application Terms and Conditions you can start your application via the dedicated L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards 2025 online application portal, by clicking the blue button below.

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Other Benefits / Frequently Asked Questions

In addition to the grant, fellows receive training and networking opportunities supported by L’Oréal. The programme is run in partnership between L’Oréal UK and Ireland, the UK National Commission for UNESCO and the Irish National Commission for UNESCO, with the support of the Royal Society.

L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions


History

Launched in 2007, the UK and Ireland Young Talent awards are offered under the umbrella of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme, which has promoted women in scientific research on a global scale since 1998.

Further information on the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent programme 2025

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L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards 2025 - Application Terms and Conditions
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L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards 2025 - Overview Factsheet
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L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions
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L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards 2025 - Application Terms and Conditions

Project Announcements

10 July 2025
Applications for the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards are open

We are delighted to announce that applications for the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards are open.

12 June 2025
Five exceptional researchers win the 2025 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards

The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO have announced the names of the five international laureates of the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards.

10 July 2025
Applications for the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards are open

We are delighted to announce that applications for the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards are open.

12 June 2025
Five exceptional researchers win the 2025 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards

The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO have announced the names of the five international laureates of the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards.

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