[Jpjobs] Call for L'Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Due no later than Feb. 1, 2019

[Julia Westwater]

For students on the February degree list (must have started a postdoc by 
2/1/2019).
If you're graduating in the next year, keep this in mind for 2020.
>
> *L'Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship* 
> <https://lorealfwis.aaas.org/login/indexA.cfm>**
>
> *Completed applications are due no later than February 1, 2019.
> Award will be announced October 2019.*
>
> *ABOUT THE PROGRAM*
>
> For more information about the L'Oréal USA For Women in Science 
> program, please visit: *www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience* 
> <http://www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience>
>
> To view a PDF of the frequently asked questions regarding the program, 
> *please click here* <https://lorealfwis.aaas.org/FellowshipFAQ2019.pdf>.
>
> *The eligibility criteria are as follows:*
>
>   * Must have a conferred PhD and have started in a postdoctoral
>     research position by February 1, 2019
>   * Must maintain the status of postdoctoral researcher throughout the
>     fellowship year
>   * Must be American born, naturalized citizen or permanent resident
>   * Must be affiliated with a U.S. based academic or research institution
>   * Must plan to conduct their postdoctoral studies and research in
>     the U.S.
>   * Must be involved in basic research in the life and
>     physical/material sciences, engineering & technology, computer
>     science and mathematics
>   * Cannot be in a faculty position
>   * Must commit to at least twenty hours of activity in support of
>     women and girls in science (e.g. mentoring, classroom visits,
>     media, events)
>   * Must be available the week of November 4, 2019 for the For Women
>     in Science Awards Week
>
> *The Selection Process*
>
> To ensure that the candidates who are selected represent scientific 
> excellence, the program utilizes a two-phased application review process.
>
> In the first round, applications are evaluated by experienced 
> scientists in the candidates' respective fields. In the second round, 
> a distinguished Jury of eminent scientists evaluates the top-ranked 
> candidates and selects the five winners.
>
> *CANDIDATES ARE EVALUATED FOR OVERALL EXCELLENCE WITH A FOCUS ON:*
>
> *SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY OF PROPOSED RESEARCH:*
>
>   * Scientific excellence and appropriateness of proposed research
>       o What is the quality and feasibility of the research?
>       o To what extent does the proposed research have the potential
>         to advance this field of study and contribute more broadly to
>         the advancement of society? How significant are the wider
>         impacts of this research?
>       o Is the candidate qualified to conduct the proposed research?
>   * Ability to plan and conduct research either as a member of a team
>     or independently
>       o Are the important concepts, objectives, and processes clearly
>         defined? Do the proposed approaches adequately address the
>         objectives?
>       o Does the candidate have a proven track record of having
>         successfully completed research in the past, which would
>         predict success for this proposal?
>   * Evidence of originality, initiative, and productivity
>       o Is the proposed research innovative, unique, and relevant?
>   * Choice of host institution and department mentor
>       o Can the host institution and investigator provide adequate
>         facilities and academic/professional support for this research
>         proposal?
>
> *INTELLECTUAL MERIT AND POTENTIAL FOR CAREER ENHANCEMENT*
>
>   * Intellectual merit, academic records, and accepted requisites for
>     scholarly scientific study
>       o Does this candidate have adequate education and background to
>         conduct the proposed research and advance this field of study?
>   * Potential for career enhancement if awarded the fellowship
>       o To what extent will the funding and exposure of this
>         fellowship enhance the candidate's professional and personal
>         development?
>
> *BUDGET PROPOSAL:*
>
>   * Is the proposed budget allocation a reasonable and appropriate use
>     of funds? To what extent will the funding support the candidate's
>     research project and provide career enhancement?
>   * *Please note the following budget guidelines:*
>       o The funding is intended to support the candidate's research
>         project and provide career enhancement. Suggested uses of the
>         funding include: tuition fees, attendance at meetings and
>         conferences, laboratory supplies, publication costs, computer
>         and technical support, equipment, and instruments.
>         International travel is allowed. Indirect or fringe costs
>         (including insurance and overhead) are not allowed.
>       o Applicants may allocate up to 10% of their total budget
>         estimate for community service or outreach projects beyond the
>         scope of their proposed research plan (e.g. hosting a science
>         workshop for K-12 students with a local outreach organization).
>       o Salaries for technicians and students may be proposed, as long
>         as the candidate can justify that these individuals will
>         directly support the candidate's research.
>       o A candidate may use the funding to cover her salary if she can
>         justify why it is not already being covered by her PI or lab.
>
> *COMMUNITY SERVICE:*
>
>   * Commitment to supporting women and girls in science
>       o Has the candidate successfully demonstrated her commitment to
>         supporting women and girls in STEM through past initiatives?
>       o Does the candidate plan to pursue future initiatives? To what
>         extent will this impact the beneficiaries?
>
> *SECURITY INFORMATION*
>
> L'Oréal USA For Women in Science uses a secure certificate (SSL) for 
> confidential encrypted communication between you and our server. 
> *Learn more about SSL certificates here.* 
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> can click on the image to the left to confirm this site is secure.
>
> *PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION*
>
> https://lorealfwis.aaas.org/images/AAASlogo.gif 
> <http://www.aaas.org/>The American Association for the Advancement of 
> Science (AAAS), which is dedicated to advancing science around the 
> world, is the official administrator for the L'Oréal USA For Women in 
> Science program. In this capacity, AAAS:
>
>   * Process fellowship grants payments
>   * Collect and review interim and final progress reports
>   * Facilitate professional networking opportunities for all
>     interested fellowship recipients
>
> For more information about AAAS and its programs, please visit: 
> *http://www.aaas.org* <http://www.aaas.org/>.
>
> *PRIVACY INFORMATION*
>
> The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the 
> administrator of the L'Oréal USA For Women in Science program and, as 
> such, acts as the manager of the information submitted in the 
> applications to the program. For more information on the AAAS privacy 
> policy, please visit: *http://www.aaas.org/privacy.shtml*.
>

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