About the programme
The program funds five postdoctoral women scientists in 2027, each receiving $75,000 to advance their research and outreach. Awardees must commit to at least twenty hours of activity supporting women and girls in STEM and must be available for the November 2027 For Women in Science Awards Week. AAAS manages the application and peer-review process for L'Oréal USA.
Duration: One fellowship year
Eligibility
- Holds a conferred PhD and has started a postdoctoral research position by January 31, 2027
- Maintains postdoctoral researcher status throughout the fellowship year
- Is American born, a naturalized citizen, or a permanent resident
- Affiliated with a U.S.-based academic or research institution
- Plans to conduct postdoctoral studies and research in the U.S.
- Involved in basic research in life and physical/material sciences, engineering and technology, computer science, or mathematics
- Not in a faculty position
- Commits to at least twenty hours of activity supporting women and girls in science (e.g. mentoring, classroom visits, media, events)
- Available in November 2027 for the For Women in Science Awards Week
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What you will need
- Budget template
How to apply
- Submit application via the online application portal (APPLY HERE)
- Application and peer-review managed by AAAS
Applications are submitted on L'Oréal USA with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- L'Oréal USA with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Application
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
- Recently changed
- Funding updated. Eligibility updated. Requirements updated
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