Key dates

L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2026 Fellowships

Applications for the L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowships open 9:00 am Tuesday, 27th January 2026, and close 11:59pm Tuesday, 10th March 2026 (AEDT).

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted late-April 2026 to regarding letters of reference. All other applicants will also be contacted late-April 2026.

Successful Fellows will be notified early-July 2026.

L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2026 PhD Mentoring Scheme

Applications for the L'Oreal-UNESCO PhD Mentoring Scheme open on Tuesday 17th of March 2026 at 9:00 am (AEDT) and the closing date as Sunday 19th of April 2026 at 11:59 pm (AEDT).

Successful Mentees will be notified mid-May 2026. All other applicants will also be contacted mid-May 2026.

The PhD Mentoring Scheme is a six-month program, commencing in June 2026.

L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2026 For Girls in Science Forum

The 2026 Girls in Science Forum will be held in Sydney on the 11th of November 2026 .

L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2026 Fellow Content Creation

The Fellow Content Creation (Photography/Videography) – August 2026, Melbourne.

L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2026 FWIS Awards Ceremony

The FWIS Awards Ceremony – 12th November 2026, Sydney.