Henkel is accepting applications for the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science.
This award supports and empowers women in the scientific community. Alongside the main award, which honors outstanding, long-term contributions to hair science, an “Emerging Talent” award is issued to recognize and encourage young female scientists.
The application phase is open now until June 1, 2025.
Frank Meyer, Senior Vice President of Global R&D at Henkel Consumer Brands, commented,
“At Henkel, we are actively committed to equality across all disciplines and diversity dimensions. The award pays tribute to Martha Schwarzkopf, one of the first women in Germany to lead a company and establish the Institute for Hair Research.”
Female scientists with expertise in natural and material sciences; biotechnology; mechanical engineering; computer science, or medicine, as well as young female talents holding a master’s degree in these fields, are invited to apply.
Key areas include hair research; textile, and wool fiber research; analytics; simulation of biological surfaces, and interactions of materials with hair, fibers, and scalp.
Jessica Welzel, Manager R&D Hair Science at Henkel Consumer Brands and coordinator of the Martha Schwarzkopf Award jury, said,
“By presenting the main award for long-term contributions and the Emerging Talent Award, we offer both established female scientists and promising young researchers the opportunity to join and contribute to our growing network.”
A jury of female scientists from Henkel Consumer Brands’ research and development department will evaluate the applications.
In addition to receiving a financial award and the opportunity of mentorship from Henkel scientists, the winners will be invited to the award ceremony, held in conjunction with a scientific conference of the growing Martha Schwarzkopf network.
To apply female scientists must submit the following materials in English to [email protected]
Letter of motivation, providing a statement of personal reasons for applying for this award.
This award supports and empowers women in the scientific community. Alongside the main award, which honors outstanding, long-term contributions to hair science, an “Emerging Talent” award is issued to recognize and encourage young female scientists.
The application phase is open now until June 1, 2025.
Frank Meyer, Senior Vice President of Global R&D at Henkel Consumer Brands, commented,
“At Henkel, we are actively committed to equality across all disciplines and diversity dimensions. The award pays tribute to Martha Schwarzkopf, one of the first women in Germany to lead a company and establish the Institute for Hair Research.”
Female scientists with expertise in natural and material sciences; biotechnology; mechanical engineering; computer science, or medicine, as well as young female talents holding a master’s degree in these fields, are invited to apply.
Key areas include hair research; textile, and wool fiber research; analytics; simulation of biological surfaces, and interactions of materials with hair, fibers, and scalp.
Jessica Welzel, Manager R&D Hair Science at Henkel Consumer Brands and coordinator of the Martha Schwarzkopf Award jury, said,
“By presenting the main award for long-term contributions and the Emerging Talent Award, we offer both established female scientists and promising young researchers the opportunity to join and contribute to our growing network.”
A jury of female scientists from Henkel Consumer Brands’ research and development department will evaluate the applications.
In addition to receiving a financial award and the opportunity of mentorship from Henkel scientists, the winners will be invited to the award ceremony, held in conjunction with a scientific conference of the growing Martha Schwarzkopf network.
To apply female scientists must submit the following materials in English to [email protected]
Letter of motivation, providing a statement of personal reasons for applying for this award.
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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 fiber study, 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).
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