L’Oréal, the French personal care company and the world’s largest cosmetic firm has announced its fourth edition of the L’Oréal African Hair and Skin Research grant. Established in 2013, the research grant is aimed at clinical and basic researchers studying hair and skin physiology. It is opened to certified dermatologists, epidemiologists and PhD holders in Africa.
This year’s winner will be awarded the grand prize of 10,000.00 € for a one-year research in their chosen project. The winner will also gain visibility and have access to a network of scientists to tailor and guide their research. But other applicants will not be abandoned: they will receive personalised feedback on submitted research proposal from the selected panel of African and international experts of African hair and skin.
Suggested topics for interested participants include skin immunology, wound healing, sensitive skin, scalp biology and hair loss. Deadline for applications is August 28, 2020.
Interested applicants can go here to apply, which also doubles as L’Oréal’s dermatological website dedicated to African skin and hair concerns, and brings together professionals and scientists to talk about common challenges related to these issues.