UNESCO announces 2025 women science awards

UNESCO has launched a call for nominations for the 2025 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award. This edition will honor five outstanding scientific researchers in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science. The honorees receive a prize of 100,000 euros for their substantial contributions to scientific research.

Eligible persons must submit their applications to the Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU) before July 1, 2024. The INCCU will next forward the nominations to the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, for additional evaluation.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

- The international scientific community must recognize candidates' scientific excellence.
- Candidates must have actively contributed to scientific research.
-  Self-nominations and nominations from intimate family members are not acceptable. The honor is presented to individuals, not teams.

Program Courses

The program was launched in 1998. The L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awards have recognized 132 winners, seven of whom have also received the Nobel Prize.

Qualifications

-    Heads of universities or scientific institutions
-    Members of academies of science
-    Holders of research chairs
-    Full professors
-    Former laureates of the For Women in Science International Awards
-    Must hold at least a PhD in Science

How to apply 

Step1: Visit the official website of UNESCO 
Step2: Click on the highlighted link tab available on the homepage 
Step3: Fill the application form 
Step4: Submit all the details required 
Step5: Download it and take out the printout