UNESCO-L'OREAL: International Fellowships Programme for Young Women in Life Sciences (2013)

L'iniziativa, prmossa da Unesco e L'Oréal, intende promuovere il contributo delle donne nel campo delle scienze attraverso l'assegnazione di assegni di ricerca.

L'invito è rivolto alle candidate fino ai 35 anni d'età, che abbiano svolto ricerca nel campo delle Life sciences (biologia, agricoltura, medicina, farmacia, fisiologia, biotecnologia ecc.).

Sarà data priorità alle candidate già in possesso di un dottorato di ricerca e provenienti dai paesi meno sviluppati.

Sarà data priorità ai progetti che non interessano il settore dei cosmetici.

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The UNESCO-L’Oréal International Fellowships are designed to identify and reward fifteen deserving, committed and talented young women scientists, from all over the world, active in the field of life sciences. With a view to ensuring that a balanced geographical representation is made, a maximum of three young women, from each of the five geo-cultural regions of the world, will be awarded fellowships.

Candidates must already be engaged in pursuing research at the doctoral or post-doctoral level in one or allied fields of life sciences including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and physiology. In its selection, the jury accords preference to research protocols that respect animal welfare. Proposals in the area of cosmetics research are NOT encouraged; preference is given to non-cosmetic research.

Projects involving animal models (i.e. experimentation using vertebrate laboratory animals) are rejected, and proposals in the area of cosmetics research are NOT encouraged; preference is given to non cosmetic research.

Applicants (maximum four from each applying National Commission) must meet the following general criteria:

The National Commission must endorse all applications. UNESCO cannot entertain applications from individuals.

Candidates must be no more than 35 years old. Thus, applicants born before 1 January 1978 will not be considered under this programme.

Preference will be given to candidates already possessing at the time of application a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in the field of the life sciences. However, candidatures from students pursuing studies/research leading to a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) will also be entertained.

Only candidates with the necessary qualifications, who demonstrate outstanding intellectual promise and personal qualities, will be considered under this programme. Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study. Applicants must be in good health, both physically and mentally.

Ad ogni candidata selezionata sarà assegnato un budget di 20.000 USD per lo svolgimento del progetto di ricerca.

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A detailed budget estimate indicating the resources required for the candidate to undertake the proposed research. The amount should not exceed USD20,000. All figures must be shown in US dollars and must be stated on a separate page.

The total amount indicated should cover, exclusively, the international or domestic travel costs for the proposed itinerary and tuition fees, if any, including personal subsistence abroad, etc. Applicants should be realistic in compiling their estimated budgets, and consider that an average of USD1500 per month for accommodation and meals (including local transportation and incidentals) should not be exceeded. Applications where funds requested are judged to be excessive in relation to the objectives and importance of the project are likely to be considered for a smaller grant.

Le domande devono essere presentate entro il 15 luglio 2012.

Le domande dovranno essere redatte in inglese o francese. Al termine dell'istruttoria saranno selezionate tre candidate.

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The National Commission will be notified of all applications and asked to endorse them before they can be considered. An email notification will be sent to all National Commissions upon receipt of an application from their country