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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><o:p></o:p><br>
<b>L'Oréal USA For Women in Science (post-doctoral) Fellowship
Program</b><br>
<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Program Overview:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">The
L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program is a
national awards program that annually recognizes and rewards
five U.S.-based women researchers at the beginning of their
scientific careers. Recipients receive up to $60,000 each that
they must put towards their postdoctoral research. The program's
partner, AAAS, manages the peer-review process.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Launched
in 2003 as the U.S. Fellowships component of the L’Oréal-UNESCO
For Women in Science International Fellowship program, the
program aim to:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1
level1 lfo3">
Raise awareness of the contribution of women to the sciences<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1
level1 lfo3">
Identify exceptional female researchers in the U.S. to serve
as role models for younger generations<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">An
inter-disciplinary panel of scientists reviews all applications
submitted. The top candidates chosen by the review panel are
then forwarded for final selection to a distinguished Jury of
career scientists and former North American L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For
Women in Science Laureates. The Jury seeks candidates with
exceptional academic records and intellectual merit, clearly
articulated research proposals with the potential for scientific
advancement and outstanding letters of recommendation from
advisers. New to the program this year, applicants will also be
evaluated in part on their commitment to supporting women and
girls in science.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Duration:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">July 30<sup>th</sup>-August 13<sup>th</sup>,
2014 (July 30-August 8- Tokyo, August 9-13- Tohoku)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Number of participants:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">L'Oréal will award fellowships for 5
postdoctoral fellows.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Eligibility:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The US For Women in Science eligibility
criteria:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2
level1 lfo5"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times
New Roman"">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Must have completed their Ph.D.
and have started in their postdoctoral position by September 1,
2014. They must also maintain that status throughout the
Fellowship year<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2
level1 lfo5"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times
New Roman"">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Must be American born, naturalized
citizen or permanent resident<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2
level1 lfo5"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times
New Roman"">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Must be affiliated with a U.S.
based academic or research institution<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2
level1 lfo5"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times
New Roman"">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Must plan to conduct their
postdoctoral studies and research in the U.S.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2
level1 lfo5"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times
New Roman"">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Must be involved in basic research
in the life and physical/material sciences, engineering &
technology, computer science and mathematics<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2
level1 lfo5"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times
New Roman"">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Cannot be in a faculty position<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2
level1 lfo5"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times
New Roman"">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Must commit to at least ten hours
of activity in support of women and girls in science (e.g.
mentoring, classroom visits, media, events)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application Deadline:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 2014 L'Oréal USA for Women in Science
application is open from March 24 to May 19th. Winners will be
announced in September 2014 and the award ceremony will take
place in November in Washington, D.C.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Apply
for the 2014 program<span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif"">
<a href="https://lorealfwis.aaas.org/login/index.cfm"
target="_blank">HERE</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">More information can be found at: <a
href="http://www.lorealusa.com/Foundation/Article.aspx?topcode=Foundation_AccessibleScience_Fellowships">http://www.lorealusa.com/Foundation/Article.aspx?topcode=Foundation_AccessibleScience_Fellowships</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you should have any questions, please feel
free to contact me.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<br>
Scott<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Forwarded by:<br>
Scott Tirrell<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Manager of Graduate Fellowships<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NSF Coordinating Official<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Office of the Dean of Graduate Education<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Massachusetts Institute of Technology<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Building 35-332b<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">127 Massachusetts Ave.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cambridge, MA 02139<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 617-324-7021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
Information from <span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif"">Myriam Coneim <</span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif""><a
href="mailto:mconeim@us.loreal.com"><mconeim@us.loreal.com></a>.></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif"">Dear Colleague:<br>
<br>
The L’Oréal For Women in Science program recognizes and
rewards the contributions women make in the STEM fields and
identifies exceptional women researchers committed to serving
as role models for younger generations. More than 2,000 women
scientists in over 100 countries have been recognized since
the program began in 1998.<br>
The L’Oréal USA For Women In Science fellowship program will
award five post</span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria
Math","serif"">‐</span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif"">doctoral women scientists in
the United States this year with grants of up to $60,000 each.
Applicants are welcome from a variety of fields, including the
life and physical/material sciences, technology (including
computer science), engineering, and mathematics.<br>
<br>
I invite you to collaborate with us and spread the word to
your community about this special fellowship program for
exceptional female post</span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria
Math","serif"">‐</span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif"">doctoral researchers. We are
looking for role models for the next generation and hope to
help encourage girls to pursue careers in science.<br>
<br>
Applications are available now at <a
href="https://lorealfwis.aaas.org/login/indexA.cfm">
https://lorealfwis.aaas.org/login/indexA.cfm</a> and are due
on Monday, May 19, 2014.<br>
<br>
....</span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif""><br>
<br>
More information on the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science
program can be found at <a
href="http://www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience">
www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience</a>.<br>
Should you have any questions or require additional
information, please e</span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria
Math","serif"">‐</span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif"">mail me at <a
href="mailto:mconeim@us.loreal.com"><mconeim@us.loreal.com></a>.<br>
<br>
Thank you for considering this fellowship opportunity and for
your help in advancing the role of women in science.<br>
<br>
Sincerely,<br>
<br>
Myriam Coneim<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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