2015 L'Oréal Australia & New Zealand For Women in Science Fellowships - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications are now open for the 2015 L'Oréal Australia & New Zealand For Women in Science Fellowships.

This year, the program has been expanded.  The Fellowships will still be awarded to outstanding early-career female scientists to help them consolidate their careers and rise to leadership positions in science, with the addition of a Fellowship specifically for New Zealand. 

In 2015 there are four Fellowships:

• Three $25,000 L'Oréal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships

• The inaugural $25,000 L'Oréal New Zealand For Women in Science Fellowship

The Fellowships are are available to female researchers who are within five years post-PhD and have shown excellence in their career to date.

In assessing the applications, the jury will be looking for women who exhibit leadership skills, independence in their achievements, and have an outstanding track record.

Funds from the Fellowship can be used to help finance the Fellow's scientific research, including the costs of equipment, consumables, travel and conferences. Previous Fellows have also used this support to hire a research assistant, or cover the cost of childcare.

This year's Fellows will join a cohort of 26 past Fellows who have gone on to contribute significantly to their fields of science.

Application closing date: Tuesday 7 April 2015 (midnight)

Details about the online application process, conditions, and eligibility criteria are available at http://loreal.scienceinpublic.com.au/applications/criteria/.  A list of FAQs is available at http://loreal.scienceinpublic.com.au/applications/frequently-asked-questions/.

The online application for is available at http://form.jotform.co/form/50531403750848.

All queries about eligibility or the application process should be directed to loreal@scienceinpublic.com.au.

Please encourage eligible female ECRs in your respective areas to apply for this prestigious Fellowship. Assistance with preparation and editing of applications is available by contacting Christina Majoinen, Portfolio Manager, Prizes and Awards at Mind Your Way (christina@mindyourway.com.au).