L’Oréal Italia UNESCO for Women in Science Young Talents Italy 2025

Grant Overview

Donor: L’Oréal Italia, UNESCO

About: The Young Talents Italy – L’Oréal Italia UNESCO for Women in Science program aims to empower and support talented women in various scientific fields. This initiative recognizes and rewards exceptional women scientists who are making significant contributions to their respective fields. The program provides financial support and recognition to encourage and promote scientific research and innovation.

The 2025 edition of the program is now open for applications, inviting individuals excelling in Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Computer and Information Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Technologies. While applicants do not need to be currently working or studying in Italy, the winning candidates must conduct their projects in an Italian Institute. The program offers six awards, each worth €20,000, to outstanding candidates who demonstrate excellent academic and research records, have peer-reviewed scientific publications, and possess a strong ability to promote and communicate science to younger generations.

The Young Talents Italy program has been supporting women in science since its initial launch in 2002. Over the years, it has awarded 118 endowments, fostering a community of talented women scientists and encouraging them to pursue their scientific careers. The program is part of the broader L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science initiative, which includes international awards and national and regional programs around the world.

Focus: Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Computer and Information Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Technologies, Scientific Research, Innovation, Women in Science

Region: Global

Eligibility:
-Women scientists working in or studying Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Computer and Information Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Technologies
-Applicants do not need to be based in Italy
-Winning candidates must carry out their projects in an Italian Institute
-Excellent academic and research records
-Peer-reviewed scientific publications
-Ability to promote and communicate science to younger generations

Benefits:
-6 awards of €20,000 each
-Recognition and support for outstanding women scientists
-Promotion and communication of science among youth

Terms:
-L’Oréal Italia UNESCO for Women in Science: A program supporting talented women in scientific fields.
-Young Talents Italy: An initiative recognizing and rewarding exceptional women scientists in Italy.
-Scientific research and innovation: The pursuit of new knowledge and technological advancements in various scientific fields.
-Peer-reviewed scientific publications: Research papers reviewed and approved by experts in the field.