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L'Oreal USA Commences Third Year of Science Fellowship for Postdoctoral Women

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NEW YORK, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, L'Oreal USA is launching the application process for its For Women in Science Fellowship program. The program, which is open to women postdoctoral scientific researchers only, is designed to support the aspirational goals of young women interested in pursuing careers in the life and physical sciences as well as math, engineering and computer science.

Qualifying applicants are invited to visit the L'Oreal USA website, to download the application form and to get additional information on criteria and eligibility. The application process will be open for approximately 10 weeks and will close on October 27th, 2005. L'Oreal USA welcomes applications from diverse candidates. (http://www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience)

The L'Oreal USA Fellowship Program is in keeping with the overall mission of the Group's international L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science program, held annually in Paris, France. The program recognizes outstanding women scientists, helps promising young women researchers advance their careers through fellowships, and encourages more women to adopt science as a career choice by promoting the achievements of women in science. Since the program's inception in 1998, 111 women scientists from 59 countries have been recognized for excellence in research or received encouragement to pursue their careers.

The creation of the L'Oreal USA Fellowship program in 2003 was especially relevant in light of recent studies issued by The National Council for Research on Women in BEST (Building Engineering & Science Talent). The studies highlighted a critical need "to enhance women and young girls' participation, experience and possibilities in the sciences." According to reports issued by these organizations, not only does this demographic group represent almost 50% of the available talent pool, but the unique perspectives and experiences of this group provide "different interpretations and raise different questions" which is a necessary catalyst for science progress.

This year, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), will be responsible for disbursement of the L'Oreal USA Fellowship award funds (five $20,000 grants), and for monitoring reports from the Fellows after their selection.

ABOUT L'OREAL USA

L'Oreal USA, headquartered in New York City, with 2004 sales of about $4.0 billion and 7,600 employees, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the L'Oreal Group, the world's leading cosmetics company. L'Oreal USA has Research & Development, Manufacturing, Distribution and Administration facilities in New Jersey, New York, Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Ohio, Colorado and Georgia. L'Oreal's impressive portfolio of brands includes Lancome, Giorgio Armani, Shu Uemura, L'Oreal Paris, Garnier, Vichy, Biotherm, La Roche Posay, SkinCeuticals, L'Oreal Professionnel and Kerastase. New York is a base for the product development, marketing and advertising of L'Oreal's American brands, which include Ralph Lauren, Kiehl's Since 1851, Maybelline New York, SoftSheen.Carson, Matrix, Mizani and Redken 5th Avenue NYC.