L’Oréal - UNESCO
For Women in Science

Created in 1998, the International Awards L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science honours - every year - 5 eminent women scientists from 5 regions of the world. Alternating every other year, these exceptional researchers are rewarded for their important contributions to the progress of science, either in Life sciences or in the fields of Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science. An award of €100,000 is given to each of the five laureates selected by a jury of internationally renowned experts. To date, they have awarded more than 100 laureates, five of whom have gone on to win Nobel Prizes.

VERTOV created a series of documentary portrait videos highlighting the laureates of that year through their work, and their lives.