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L’Oréal Malaysia launched the 5th edition ‘For Women in Science Fellowships’ to provide financial assistance of RM20, 000 each to 3 young female researchers to pursue their scientific project in Malaysia.
This is L’Oréal’s number one corporate commitment to provide encouragement, support and recognition to women in the field of science. The national programme was launched in 2006, with the support of the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO and in partnership with the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Since its inaugural launch in 2006, the L’Oréal Malaysia FWIS programme has awarded 12 outstanding young women researchers.
The programme was developed to recognize and support promising young Malaysian women researchers in their scientific research and highlight their significance in the field of science which would then encourage a new generation of women leaders. This programme also intends to position these women as significant contributors to the development of sciences that will aptly help Malaysia progress towards a developed country.
Guidelines & Criteria
- Fellowships would be awarded to three chosen candidates. The amount of RM 20,000 each.
- Fellowships will be awarded to candidates pursuing their Doctoral studies or PhD holders who are at the early stage of their career.
- Fellowships will be awarded in the field of ‘Life’ sciences.
- Candidates must be Malaysian.
- Candidates must be below 35 years of age. Thus, applicants born before 1st January 1976 will not be considered under this programme.
- Candidates should demonstrate academic excellence and the research project must be feasible with a high potential in contributing advances to research in Malaysia.
- Applications must be submitted with an application form which can be found at the Secretariat of the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO, L’Oréal Malaysia website at www.loreal.com.my or www.fwis.com.my and to be addressed to the Jury President for submission.
- The following must be included in the application: -
- Application form
- Curriculum vitae, mentioning the applicants most important scientific publications
- Certified copies of degrees or diplomas
- Detailed description, one or two pages of the research project for the forthcoming year
- Description must include:
a) Title of the project
b) Objective of the research program
c) Background
d) Rationale
e) Methodology
f) Expected output
- Scientific supervisor’s recommendation or recommendation of the head of the scientific institution where the project will be realized
- List of scientific publications
- Each application shall be signed by the Dean/ Head of the unit in which the candidate will realize the research work.
- Application must be submitted by 30th June 2010 to the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO with the required documentation.
- Applications that are incomplete or have been submitted after the due date shall not be considered.
- The selection takes into consideration the eligibility criteria, application requirements/documents and objectives and policies of FWIS.
- The selections are highly competitive and will be based on country standards and jury recommendations. Selection by jury panel is FINAL and will not be contested.
- Candidates must provide 2 periodic reports of the project within one year of receiving the grant. At the end of the grant period, a complete financial disbursement report covering the entire grant period and a final progress report must be submitted to L’Oréal Malaysia.
How to Apply
Application should be submitted to the attention of the
Jury President,
c/o Secretariat of the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Education,
International Relations Division,
Level 7, Block E 8, Parcel E,
Federal Government Administrative Centre,
62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
For enquiries, kindly contact the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO –
Ms. Sharizad Sulaiman at 03 – 88846196 or sharizad.sulaiman@moe.gov.my or
Tracy Foo at 03-76518217 or info@my.loreal.com
NOTE: Files which are incomplete or which are received after the application deadline, as well as candidatures that do not meet the requirements will not be taken into consideration.
After the closing date, the jury composed from representatives from the supporting institutions will evaluate the fellowship applications and the fellowship beneficiaries will be notified and there will be an Awards ceremony in October 2010.
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| Deadline | Applications must be received by 30th June 2010 |
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