For Women in Science. L'Oreal. New Australian prize opens 21st May.

L'Oreal Australia is calling for applications for the inaugural For Women in Science Fellowships.

Three Fellowships are open to doctoral or post-doctoral researchers (within 5 years of completing a PhD) in the areas of life sciences, material sciences, mathematics and engineering. Prizes of A$20,000 each are to be used to further scientific research or alternatively, can be used to cover child care costs. 

Applications will open on 21 May 2007 and close 29 June 2007 and applicants must be Australian nationals or Australian permanent residents to apply.

A jury of inter-disciplinary scientists will review all applications and select the three Fellowships to be announced in September.

The Australian National Commission for UNESCO and the Australian Academy of Science are partners of the “For Women in Science” Fellowships.  For further information please contact Megan Ryan at mryan@au.loreal.com.