Scientists around the world are invited to nominate candidates for the 2023 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) International Awards.
The 2023 edition of the FWIS International Awards will designate five outstanding scientific women researchers in Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science. Each of the five Laureates will receive an award of €100,000 for her contribution to advances in scientific research at a ceremony to be held in March 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate must be recognized for herscientific excellence by the international scientific community
- Be actively involved in scientific research
- Be involved in any field of Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science.
Selection Criteria
- The candidate’s outstanding contribution to the advancement of science,
- The impact of the candidate’s research work on the current state of her scientific field (number, quality and impact of publications, conference presentations, patents…),
- The recognition of the candidate by peers within her discipline through publications,
- The recognition of the candidate’s commitment to education, teaching activities, mentoring and/or to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals more broadly.
Multiple Nominations& Re-Nominations
You can nominate several candidates or re-nominate a candidate you presented in the past by updating the applications in the platform.
About the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science programs
Since 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program has recognized and celebrated eminent women in science throughout the world. To date, the L’Oréal-UNESCO partnershiphas distinguished 122 eminent women at the height of their scientific careers and supported more than 3800 promising young women scientists from more than 110 countries at doctoral and postdoctoral levels.
The International Awards are given out in alternate years to women researchers either in life sciences or in physical sciences, mathematics and computer science.
Deadline: May 31, 2022 (France GMT/UTC + 2h).
Follow this link to apply: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/call-nominations-2023-loreal-unesco-women-science-international-awards
