On October 22, Vox co-hosted a screening event honoring the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science grant awardees.

The program awards five women scientists postdoctoral grants to advance their research. This year’s recipients work in fields including immunology, planetary science, and ecology. Learn more about the 2026 recipients here.

The evening was emceed by aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe and featured a cocktail reception, a panel discussion and a screening of five documentary profiles produced by Vox Creative. The full profiles can be viewed here.

Applications for the 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science US program are now open.