NSERC and L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Supplement

Created in 1998, the international L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program aims to improve the position of women in science by recognizing outstanding women researchers who have contributed to scientific progress, and young women scientists engaged in exemplary and promising projects. The Canadian program, launched in 2003, recognizes promising women researchers at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels. As an extension of this program, NSERC and L'Oréal Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, offer one $10,000 supplement annually to a woman involved in a promising research project in natural sciences and engineering who has been awarded a Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) and who has demonstrated exemplary involvement in science promotion, mentorship and leadership. NSERC and L'Oréal Canada will supplement the successful candidate's CPRA by $10,000 ($5,000 from NSERC and $5,000 from L'Oréal Canada) for one year. Starting in March, the top-scoring woman candidate from each Scholarships and postdoctoral awards review committee who is awarded and accepts a CPRA will be invited via email to apply for this supplement. Applications are evaluated based on the candidate's passion for science, demonstrated promotion of science both within and outside of academia, and the impact, relevance and currentness of their activities. Priority is given to candidates who have demonstrated their willingness and aptitude for sharing their passion for science through exemplary involvement in science promotion, mentorship, and leadership during a pivotal time in their research careers.