Applications Open: L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science Program 2025. Young women scientists in the Caribbean region are now invited to apply for the L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science Program 2025. Created in 2023, this initiative is part of the global “For Women in Science” program, aiming to promote and support the participation of young women in scientific research and careers.
About the L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science Program 2025
The L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean program identifies and rewards outstanding young female researchers working in a variety of fields, including:
- Life and Environmental Sciences
- Material Sciences
- Mathematics
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Engineering Sciences and Technology
The program recognizes young doctoral and post-doctoral students, as well as early-career scientists, for the excellence of their academic achievements, originality of their research, and their commitment to sharing their passion for science with younger generations.
Despite progress, significant gender disparities remain in academia. Women hold only 18% of senior academic positions in science, and globally, just 4% of Nobel Prizes in science have been awarded to women. This program works to change that narrative in the Caribbean.
Benefits
- Successful applicants will receive a grant of $15,000 to support their research.
Eligibility Criteria
Doctoral Students
- Must hold the nationality of one of the countries or territories in the Caribbean region.
- Must be enrolled in a doctoral program and conducting research in a laboratory within the Caribbean.
- Must be working in one of the eligible scientific fields.
- Note: Students in their first year of PhD are not eligible.
Postdoctoral Students
- Must hold the nationality of one of the 24 Caribbean countries or territories.
- Must be enrolled in a postdoctoral program within the Caribbean.
- Must have obtained a doctorate in an eligible scientific field.
- Must be conducting research in one of the eligible fields.
Early Career Scientists
- Must hold the nationality of a Caribbean country or territory.
- Must be employed by a lab, research institute, or higher education institution in the Caribbean.
- Must have been employed for less than 3 years in their current institution.
- Must hold a PhD and be conducting research in one of the eligible scientific fields.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Quality and completeness of the application
- Scientific excellence
- Ability to communicate and inspire younger generations
- Fluency in English (mandatory)
How to Apply
Interested candidates can find more details and submit their applications through the official program webpage: L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean – Official Webpage
