Australian National Commission for UNESCO
The Australian National Commission for UNESCO is the Australian Government focal point for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The National Commission provides expert analysis and policy advice to the Australian Government on UNESCO matters and acts as a point of liaison between government, the community and UNESCO in Australia.
UNESCO was established in 1946 as a specialised agency of the United Nations. UNESCO's mandate includes education, the natural sciences, the social and human sciences, culture and communications/information technology. Australia is a founding member. There are currently 193 Member States. Further information is available from UNESCO.
UNESCO-L'Oréal Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences - 2013
US$40,000 UNESCO-L'Oréal International Fellowships
15 UNESCO-L'Oréal International Fellowships (of which three are awarded in the Asia-Pacific region) are available to young women who are carrying out research in life sciences all over the world. These fellowships are aimed at female candidates pursuing research at the doctoral or post-doctoral level and will be granted in 2013. Each of the International Fellowships is valued at up to US$40,000 and may cover a period of up to two years.
Australia may nominate up to four candidates, who are shortlisted by the Australian National Commission for UNESCO. The Australian National Commission for UNESCO encourages interested young researchers to apply.
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications via the online platform. The deadline for the submission of individual requests through this platform is 15 June 2012. Candidates may also submit their application to the Australian National for UNESCO in hard copy or via email (email is strongly preferred). Applications should reach the National Commission Secretariat well in advance of this deadline (by 15 June at the latest) to allow for their consideration.
Applications should be emailed to: natcom.unesco@dfat.gov.au
and/or sent to:
Secretary General
Australian National Commission for UNESCO
Level 10, Angel Place
123 Pitt St
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Further information about the fellowships, including eligibility and application procedures, is available on the UNESCO website.
About the Australian National Commission
- Charter of the Australian National Commission for UNESCO
- Members of the Australian National Commission for UNESCO
Australian Permanent Delegation to UNESCO
Australian Permanent Delegation website
Education
Natural sciences
- Australian Man and the Biosphere focal point
- Communities for Sustainable Futures Conference: A Dialogue – hosted by Noosa Biosphere
- Australian International Hydrological Programme contact
- UNESCO Science portal
Social sciences
Culture
Communications
Youth
UNESCO: Acting with and for Youth
Working for UNESCO
Young Professional Programme (YPP)
The Young Professional Programme is a UNESCO initiative for candidates from un-represented or under-represented countries in the UNESCO Secretariat.
For the information of potential applicants, Australia has not been invited to nominate candidates for the YPP in the current intake.
Contact us
- The Secretary-General
Australian National Commission for UNESCO
International Organisations and Legal Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
R G Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221 - Email: natcom.unesco@dfat.gov.au
- Phone: +61 (0)2 6261 2037
- Media enquiries: +61 (0)2 6261 1555