FUNDING MEMO
Title: L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Program
Funding Agency: L'Oreal
External Deadline(s):
01/26/2024 02:00 PM PST (Full Proposal)
Cognizant Office: OTTCP
Description:
The L'Oreal USA For Women in Science fellowship program awards five women postdoctoral scientists with grants for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations.
Total Award: $60,000
- $60,000 for one year.
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The funding is intended to support the candidate's research project and provide career enhancement. Suggested uses of the funding include: tuition fees, attendance at meetings and conferences, laboratory supplies, publication costs, computer and technical support, equipment, and instruments.
- A candidate may use the funding to cover her salary if she can justify why it is not already being covered by her PI or lab.
- Salaries for technicians and students may be proposed, as long as the candidate can justify that these individuals will directly support the candidate's research.
- Applicants may allocate up to 10% of their total budget estimate for community service or outreach projects beyond the scope of their proposed research plan (e.g. hosting a science workshop for K-12 students with a local outreach organization).
- International travel is allowed.
- Indirect or fringe costs (including insurance and overhead) are not allowed.
Indirect Costs: Not Allowed
- Caltech’s minimum overhead rate is based on the award’s annual gross funding. Please refer to the FY24 Annual Rate Memo for applicable minimum overhead requirements. Applicants must work within their division to account for the required overhead via an approved MORA form.
Duration: 1 year
Discipline(s): Biology and Biological Engineering; Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Engineering and Applied Science; Geological and Planetary Sciences; Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy
Eligibility: Postdoc
- Must have a conferred PhD and have started in a postdoctoral research position by January 27, 2024.
- Must maintain the status of postdoctoral researcher throughout the fellowship year.
- Must be American born, naturalized citizen, or permanent resident.
- Must be affiliated with a U.S. based academic or research institution.
- Must plan to conduct their postdoctoral studies and research in the U.S.
- Cannot be in a faculty position.
- Must commit to at least twenty hours of activity in support of women and girls in science (e.g. mentoring, classroom visits, media, events).
- Must be available the week of November 11, 2024 for the For Women in Science Awards Week.
Research Areas of Interest:
- Basic research in the life and physical/material sciences, engineering & technology, computer science and mathematics.
- Interim and final reporting is required.
Recent Caltech Recipients:
- Dr. Jessleen Kanwal (Biology and Biological Engineering) - 2023
- Dr. Darcy McRose (Microbiology and Biogeochemistry) - 2021
- Dr. Moriel Zelikowsky (Neuroscience) - 2016
- Dr. Blythe Towal (Biomedical Engineering) - 2011
Guidelines & Other Information:
Overview: https://www.loreal.com/en/usa/pages/group/fwis/
About the Program and Application Portal: https://lorealfwis.aaas.org/login/indexA.cfm
Past Recipients: https://www.loreal.com/en/usa/articles/commitment/program-alumni/
Please notify the Corporate Partnerships team if you anticipate making a submission. Interested researchers should work with their division grant manager to prepare the budget, the MORA form, and the Division Approval Form (DAF).
Opportunity ID: 1773