Henkel has launched a new research award – the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science valued at €10,000.
Applications for the new award opened on the “International Day of Women and Girls in Science”.
Female researchers with a background in natural sciences, medicine or computer sciences can apply with a project in the field of hair research or a related area of research and have the chance to win prize money of €10,000.
The award is a tribute to Martha Schwarzkopf, who found the Institute for Hair Research and was one of the first women in Germany to lead a company.
The award commemorates Martha’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit as well as the empathy with which she guided both the company and the Schwarzkopf Hair Research Center.
“With the award, we want to recognise and value outstanding female scientists,” says Sylvie Nicol, Chief Human Resources Officer at Henkel.
“Martha Schwarzkopf herself was a true pioneer in hair research and a role model for female empowerment. Today, more than a century later, the topic is still relevant.
“Therefore, I am pleased that Henkel Beauty Care has launched this award that puts a spotlight on outstanding female scientists.”
How to apply
The Martha Schwarzkopf Award is open to all European female researchers who have completed a master’s degree in natural sciences, medicine or computer sciences and whose field of work is hair research or other related research fields, such as textile and wool fiber research, the analysis of biological surfaces or the interaction of substances with the hair or scalp.
The applications will be evaluated by a jury of experts, consisting of female scientists with doctorates who work in the Henkel Beauty Care R&D.
The winners will be announced at an award ceremony on June 15, 2022, at the House of Schwarzkopf in Berlin. The winner of the Martha Schwarzkopf Award will receive prize money of €10,000.
In addition, the first- to third-place winners will have the chance to participate in an exclusive mentoring program with Henkel scientists.
The application period starts now and ends on April 1, 2022. Interested female pioneers can send their applications in German or English to [email protected].
The following documents should be submitted with the application:
– Letter of motivation with a statement of reasons why the candidate is applying for the award
– Short curriculum vitae with a focus on the scientific field of work and interest
– List of the 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
– Application photo (optional)
The jury will select the winners by May 11, 2022.
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