L'Oreal allots P.8M grants for women in science

MANILA, Philippines - L’Oréal’s For Women in Science (FWIS) National Fellowship Program, in partnership with UNESCO and Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is once again in the search for the 2011 FWIS National Fellows. This year, the FWIS National Fellowships – Philippines will accept research proposals related to the Life and Material Sciences from applicants who hold or currently pursue Master’s or PhD degree in any field of science and are not more than 35 years old. Two fellowship grants worth P400,000 each, will be given to two deserving women based on the judging criteria of an esteemed jury composed of representatives from L’Oréal Philippines, UNESCO and the DOST. Application period is extended until March 31, 2012.

The first of its kind, FWIS, has vigorously been promoting excellence among young women scientists worldwide for more than a decade. It has become one of the most anticipated annual events in the scientific community in more than 93 countries. To date, nearly 1,100 women have received FWIS awards – 67 laureates from 30 countries and over 1,000 fellowship awardees.

In 2010, L’Oréal Philippines proudly announced the first FWIS National Fellows, Dr. Maria Corazon De Ungria and Dr. Laura T. David. De Ungria is a professorial lecturer for the Science and Technology Series at the College of Science and head of the DNA Analysis Laboratory at the Natural Sciences Research Institute of the University of the Philippines. The second FWIS National Fellow, David is a professor at the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines and is an active member in the technical committee on climate change of the Philippine National Academy of Science and Technology and IGBP-Land Ocean Interaction in the Coastal Zone Project SEAsia Node Core group.

For 2011, L’Oréal expands its search for women scientists through Academic Tours held in Ateneo de Manila University and Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, proving L’Oréal Philippines’ deep commitment to providing opportunities for Filipina scientists. Truly, wherever science is becoming a priority, L’Oréal and UNESCO are there to support the women who dream of making a difference in the field.

To submit your application and know more about FWIS National Fellowships – Philippines, log on to www.fwis.com.ph or email the FWIS Secretariat at [email protected].