Spain - National program

The “L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science” program has been active in Spain for over 20 years, working to recognize and promote the work of women scientists in Spain and to encourage young women to pursue careers in science. It has done so through various initiatives aimed at raising the profile of Spanish female researchers and their work, and at advocating for full equality in science through Among these, the “L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science” Research Awards stand out for supporting the research of young Spanish women scientists. Each year, the program awards five grants, each worth fifteen thousand euros gross (€15,000), to research projects by postdoctoral Spanish women researchers, submitted by their centers or institutions. Key requirements for the award include the scientific quality of the research project and its contribution to science and society, as well as the track record and merits of the researcher carrying it out. The projects are reviewed by a technical evaluation committee and then by a prestigious jury that will select the five winners.