Grant opportunity
L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science 2026
The Young Talents Caribbean programme recognises and funds outstanding women researchers in life sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, technology, mathematics, computer science and related STEM fields.
- Funder
- L'Oréal Foundation / UNESCO Caribbean partners
- Applications close 14 August 2026
- Applications close 14 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- Two awards of USD 15,000 each
- Applicant
- Women doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists who meet the Caribbean nationality, research-location and career-stage rules.
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- Caribbean
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
Call summary
Overview
This regional For Women in Science programme supports early-career women scientists in the Caribbean and strengthens visibility, recognition and research momentum.
Who can apply
Applicants must be women researchers from eligible Caribbean countries or territories and must meet the official doctoral, postdoctoral or early-career criteria. English fluency and eligible scientific fields are part of the programme requirements.
What it supports
- Life and environmental sciences.
- Material sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences.
- Engineering sciences, technology and related scientific fields.
Funding and duration
- Two annual endowments are available.
- Each award is USD 15,000.
Applications close 14 August 2026
Applications close 14 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026
How to apply
Apply through the official For Women in Science platform and upload the required application materials before the deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
The L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science programme supports brilliant young women researchers in the Caribbean. Selection considers scientific excellence, the quality and originality of the research project, communication ability and the applicant's potential to inspire future scientists.
Eligibility
Applicants must be women researchers from eligible Caribbean countries or territories and must meet the official doctoral, postdoctoral or early-career criteria. English fluency and eligible scientific fields are part of the programme requirements.
Funding and benefits
Two annual endowments are available.
Each award is USD 15,000.
Themes and supported activities
Life and environmental sciences.
Material sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences.
Engineering sciences, technology and related scientific fields.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 14 August 2026: Applications close 14 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Apply through the official For Women in Science platform and upload the required application materials before the deadline.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.