Swiss L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme — Switzerland 2026

The Swiss L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme awards four annual endowments to outstanding early-career female researchers conducting research in Switzerland. Each endowment is worth 25,000 Swiss francs to support research activities and career development. The programme targets postdoctoral-level researchers in STEM fields and supports applicants returning to research after career breaks. Selection is based on research excellence, a research proposal, feasibility and potential career impact.

Monetary award of 25,000 CHF per recipient (four endowments in total).

Candidates must identify as female, have completed a PhD and have no more than 3 years’ full-time equivalent postdoctoral experience (discounting career breaks). Applicants must not hold, nor have held, a permanent academic position and must be conducting research at a Swiss university or research institute. Psychology, education sciences and social sciences are not eligible.

Applicants submit required documents and a research proposal.