For the third time, Henkel presents its research prize, the ”Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science”, dedicated to supporting female scientists. Alongside the main prize, with first and second place for life-long contribution in hair science, an additional prize for “Emerging Talents” will again be awarded this year. The application period begins on February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Female researchers with a background in natural sciences, medicine or computer sciences can apply by presenting their contributions to the field of hair research or a related field. They have the chance to win 10,000 euros for the first place, 5,000 euros for the second place, and 5,000 euros for the “Emerging Talent” prize.
How to apply
The Martha Schwarzkopf Award is open to female researchers worldwide who hold a doctorate and possess extensive experience in the fields of natural sciences, medicine, and computer sciences. The award is specifically for those who focus on hair research or related fields, such as textile and wool fiber research, the analysis of biological surfaces, or the interaction of substances with hair or scalp. In this round, we particularly encourage applicants from female researchers interested in the investigation of hair fiber or hair surface. Female researchers with a completed master’s degree in the same research fields are eligible to apply for the “Emerging Talents” award, even if they are still at the early stage of their scientific career.
The following documents should be submitted with the application:
- Letter of motivation, providing a statement of personal reasons for applying for this award
- Short curriculum vitae with a focus on the scientific field of work and interest
- List of most important publications
- Summary of the candidate’s own publicly available research in the field of hair and scalp research, fiber technologies, computer-based models for the study of fibers, including scientific methods for surface analysis, fiber structure, dye synthesis, or analysis of biological processes in the hair root (all research approaches are possible)
- Application photo (optional)