Germany - National program

For Women in Science is the successful global cooperation of UNESCO and L'Oréal. Together, these two partners have promoted women in science since 1998 – strengthening the excellence of research, fostering gender equality and highlighting the visibility of women in research ("role models"). For Women in Science Germany promotes four female early-career scientists working in Germany each year - with an award worth 25,000 Euros. In Germany, the partners are the German Commission for UNESCO, L'Oréal Deutschland and the German Humboldt Network (from 2006 until 2022, the Christiane Nüsslein Volhard Foundation had been a partner). In an innovative tripartite partnership, these partners are committed to promoting excellent female scientists in German science. For Women in Science Germany is guided by the criteria and modalities outlined below to realise the objectives of the cooperation in Germany.