Research award offered to women

Research award offered to women

JAKARTA: For the first time, the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and L'Oreal are
allowing Indonesian women researchers to apply for the Fellowship
National award.

The program is open to women under the age of 35, for those
with doctorates, and under 40 years old, for researchers.

Organizers will select two winners, both of whom will receive
Rp 25 million (US$2,631). Registration is open until July 30,
with the winners announced on Aug. 11.

Indonesian women scientists are also encouraged to pursue the
Fellowship International award, which will earn the winner
US$20,000 for research. Registration for the program will close
on Sept. 3. -- JP