Grant opportunity
L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science 2026
The Young Talents Caribbean programme supports outstanding women researchers in life, environmental, material, mathematical, computer, information, engineering and technology sciences.
- Funder
- L'Oréal Foundation / UNESCO Caribbean partners
- Applications close 14 August 2026
- Applications close 14 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- Two endowments of USD 15,000 each
- Applicant
- Women doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists who are nationals of Caribbean countries or territories and conduct eligible scientific research in the Caribbean.
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- Caribbean
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Created in 2023, this regional For Women in Science programme identifies and rewards promising women scientists in the Caribbean and includes leadership and communication support.
Who can apply
Applicants must be women researchers from eligible Caribbean countries or territories. Doctoral, postdoctoral and early-career applicants must meet the programme's nationality, research-location and career-stage criteria.
What it supports
- Life sciences and environmental sciences.
- Material sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences.
- Engineering sciences, technology and related scientific research fields.
Funding and duration
- Two endowments are awarded each year.
- Each doctoral, postdoctoral or early-career award is USD 15,000.
Applications close 14 August 2026
Applications close 14 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026
How to apply
Apply through the For Women in Science portal while logged into an applicant account before the official deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
The L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science programme supports young women researchers in the Caribbean, recognising scientific excellence, originality, communication potential and commitment to inspiring future generations in science.
Eligibility
Applicants must be women researchers from eligible Caribbean countries or territories. Doctoral, postdoctoral and early-career applicants must meet the programme's nationality, research-location and career-stage criteria.
Funding and benefits
Two endowments are awarded each year.
Each doctoral, postdoctoral or early-career award is USD 15,000.
Themes and supported activities
Life sciences and environmental sciences.
Material sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences.
Engineering sciences, technology and related scientific research 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 For Women in Science portal while logged into an applicant account before the official 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.