­­­­­­­­­­­­L’Oréal Canada has announced the For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships, with the support of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, which will give two (2) fellowships of $20,000 CAD each to female post-doctoral researchers in the field of Life Sciences. This fellowship is a part of the For Women in Science Program which recognizes the importance of the contributions of women in the progress of science. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of scientists, including representatives from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and L’Oréal Canada. Candidates must conduct their research at a Canadian host institution or organization.

Value: $20,000 CAD each.

Place of Study: Host institution/organization in Canada.

Field of Study: For the 2012-2013 competition, fellowships are being offered for research in the field of Life Sciences. The fellowships offered alternate each year between the fields of Life Sciences and Engineering/Pure and Applied Sciences.

Deadline Date: Postmarked application packages must be sent to the AUCC on or before April 2, 2012.

Guidelines and Application Forms: Visit the AUCC website