The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards is an annual programme which aims to promote, enhance and encourage the contribution of women pursuing their research careers in the UK or Ireland. The programme is run in partnership between L’Oréal UK and Ireland, the UK National Commission for UNESCO and the Irish National Commission for UNESCO, with the support of the Royal Society.
The UK and Ireland Young Talent awards are offered under the umbrella of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme, which has promoted women in scientific research on a global scale since 1998. The UK and Ireland awards launched in 2007.
In 2025, five outstanding women scientists in the early stages of their career will receive the award to enable and/or facilitate promising scientific research. The awards are tenable at any UK or Irish university or research institute to support a 12-month period of postdoctoral research in any area of engineering, life sciences, mathematics and computer science, physical sciences or sustainable development.
The value of each award is £25,000 (equivalent € for recipients in Ireland) and are designed to provide flexible support. The award money can be spent in innovative ways to enable women scientists to pursue and continue their research careers – such as buying equipment, paying for childcare or funding travel costs to attend overseas conferences and/or events.
Key Dates:
- Applications Open: 10 July 2025
- Applications Close: 20 August 2025
- Reader Assessment: August – September 2025
- Jury Panel Assessment: October – November 2025
- Virtual Interview Days: Mid-November 2025 (exact date and timing tbc)
- Awards Reception: Early December 2025 (exact date and location tbc)
For further information, visit www.forwomeninscience.com