For Women in Science — France National Programme 2026

The For Women in Science France National Programme 2026 awards endowments to early-career women researchers in the sciences. It offers 35 awards in the fields of life and environmental sciences, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science and information sciences. Awards are given to doctoral and postdoctoral researchers carrying out research in France or French overseas territories and include financial prizes and management and leadership training. Recipients must not hold a permanent position at the time of receiving the award.

Monetary award (doctoral €15,000; postdoctoral €20,000) and management and leadership training; being named one of 35 annual endowment recipients.

Doctoral candidates enrolled in at least the second year of a doctoral programme; postdoctoral researchers who have defended their thesis before the end of the call. Applicants must carry out their research in metropolitan France or in overseas territories and must not have a permanent position before receiving the award. Selection based on scientific excellence and quality of the application.