The world needs Science,
and Science needs Women

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Created in 1998, the International Awards L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science honours - every year - 5 eminent women scientists from 5 regions of the world. Alternating every other year, these exceptional researchers are rewarded for their important contributions to the progress of science, either in Life sciences or in the fields of Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science. An award of €100,000 is given to each of the five laureates selected by a jury of internationally renowned ex...

L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science

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"Gender diversity leads to new and better quality science."


JEAN-PAUL AGON

CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF L'ORÉAL, CHAIRMAN OF THE FONDATION L'ORÉAL

"By advancing the cause of women, we can drive progress in science."


AUDREY AZOULAY

GENERAL DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION