L’Oréal USA, in partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), has announced the For Women in Science (FWIS) Award.
Donor Name: American Association for the Advancement of Science
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 02/13/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories.
The award is intended to support the applicant’s research project and provide career advancement. Program funds can be used for tuition fees, attendance at meetings and conferences, hiring support staff (including undergraduate and graduate students), laboratory supplies, publication costs, computer and technical support, equipment, and instruments.
Period
The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science award is effective for one year.
Eligible Areas of Study
- Anthropology
- Ecology/Environmental Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Astronomy & Planetary Sciences
- Engineering
- Nursing Science
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Genetics
- Oceanography/ Marine Science
- Biochemistry
- Geosciences
- Pharmacology/Toxicology
- Biology (Cell, Molecular, Developmental)
- Materials Research
- Physics
- Biology (Not Cell, Molecular, Developmental)
- Mathematics
- Physiology
- Chemistry
- Microbiology/Immunology/ Virology
- Plant Biology/Physiology
- Computer Sciences
- Nanoscience
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Must have a conferred PhD and have started in a postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2026
- Must maintain the status of postdoctoral researcher throughout the fellowship year
- Must be American born, naturalized citizen or permanent resident
- Must be affiliated with a U.S. based academic or research institution
- Must plan to conduct their postdoctoral studies and research in the U.S.
- Must be involved in basic research in the life and physical/material sciences, engineering & technology, computer science and mathematics
- Cannot be in a faculty position
- Must commit to at least twenty hours of activity in support of women and girls in science (e.g. mentoring, classroom visits, media, events)
- Must be available the week of November 9, 2026 for the For Women in Science Awards Week.
The Candidates are Evaluated for Overall Excellence with a Focus on:
Scientific excellence and appropriateness of proposed research:
- What is the quality and feasibility of the research?
- To what extent does the proposed research have the potential to advance this field of study and contribute more broadly to the advancement of society? How significant are the wider impacts of this research?
- Is the candidate qualified to conduct the proposed research?
- Ability to plan and conduct research either as a member of a team or independently:
- Are the important concepts, objectives, and processes clearly defined? Do the proposed approaches adequately address the objectives?
- Does the candidate have a proven track record of having successfully completed research in the past, which would predict success for this proposal?
- Evidence of originality, initiative, and productivity
- Is the proposed research innovative, unique, and relevant?
- Choice of host institution and department mentor
- Can the host institution and investigator provide adequate facilities and academic/professional support for this research proposal?
Intellectual merit, academic records, and accepted requisites for scholarly scientific study:
- Does this candidate have adequate education and background to conduct the proposed research and advance this field of study?
- Potential for career enhancement if awarded the fellowship:
- To what extent will the funding and exposure of this fellowship enhance the candidate’s professional and personal development?
Budget proposal
- Is the proposed budget allocation a reasonable and appropriate use of funds? To what extent will the funding support the candidate’s research project and provide career enhancement?
For more information, visit AAAS.
