28 June 2026

Vacancy Notice for the Position of Director of the Coordination Unit for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

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Vacancy Notice for the Position of Director of the Coordination Unit for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO Following correspondence from the Directorate of Cooperation and University Exchanges, I have the honor to forward to you, for distribution, the document outlining the required qualifications, training, and professional experience for the position of Director of the Coordination Unit for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. It should be noted that the candidate must hold an advanced university degree in the social sciences, marine sciences, or a field related to the Commission’s program of activities, and demonstrate at least five (5) years of professional experience in the field of international organizations. Interested candidates are invited to apply online by July 8, 2026, via the UNESCO website, Careers section, at the following address: careers.unesco.org/go/All-Job-Positions/783502/ I would be grateful if you could ensure that this information is widely disseminated to those within your institutions who may be interested.

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Call for Applications for the 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Prize

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Call for Applications for the 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Prize Following correspondence from the Directorate of Cooperation and Academic Exchange, I am pleased to announce the launch of the call for applications for the 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Prize. Each year, this program recognizes and supports promising women researchers at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels, helping them pursue their research both locally and internationally. Implemented since 1998 by L’Oréal subsidiaries worldwide, with the support of UNESCO field offices, this prize aims to promote and empower the next generation of women destined to shape the future of science. The 2027 edition will honor five (5) exceptional women researchers in the fields of physical sciences, mathematics, and computer science. Each laureate will receive a prize of €100,000 for her contribution in the aforementioned fields. Interested candidates must submit their applications by June 30, 2026, exclusively via the following platform: https://www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show/158 Further information about the prize and the nomination process is available at: https://www.unesco.org/en/loreal-unesco-national-regional-programmes?hub-917 I would be grateful if you could ensure that this call for nominations is widely disseminated to relevant individuals within your institutions.

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