Henkel
presents
the
Martha
Schwarzkopf
Award.
Female
researchers
from
the
fields
of
natural,
material
and
cosmetic
sciences;
biotechnology;
mechanical
engineering;
computer
science
and
medicine
are
invited
to
apply
with
their
research
achievements
in
hair
or
fiber
research
or
related
fields.
These
include
research
activities
such
as
physical
investigations
into
the
mechanical
behavior
of
fibers;
computer
simulation
of
structural
and
active
substance
effects;
models
for
researching
fibers,
including
scientific
methods
for
surface
analysis
and
fiber
structure;
as
well
as
biotechnologically
inspired
protein
and
fiber
research.
The
main
prize
is
remunerated
with
10.000
euros,
while
the
award
for
emerging
talents
is
remunerated
with
5.000
euros.
“Scientific progress benefits from diversity – yet women are still underrepresented in many areas of scientific research. At Henkel, we are actively committed to equality across all disciplines and diversity dimensions,” said Frank Meyer, Senior Vice President Global R&D at Henkel Consumer Brands. 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. Today, Schwarzkopf is the largest brand in the hair category of Henkel Consumer Brands. All technical innovations under the brand draw upon the rich legacy of the Schwarzkopf Hair Research Institute, consisting today of research and development laboratories, hair test salons, and hair academies worldwide. The award honors Martha’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, as well as the empathy she steered both the Schwarzkopf company and the Institute for Hair Research.
“We are proud to continuously expand our network of hair researchers. The applicants and award winners from previous years have become integral members of this community, and the scientific exchange and collaboration with them greatly enrich our work. 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,” said Jessica Welzel, Manager R&D Hair Science at Henkel Consumer Brands and coordinator of the Martha Schwarzkopf Award jury.
How
to
apply
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.
An expert 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 a 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. This event will take place in Germany, most likely at the beginning of 2026.
The application period ends on June 1st, 2025. Female scientists who are interested can submit the following materials in English to RnD.Award@henkel.com:
- Letter of motivation, providing a statement of personal reasons for applying for this award
- 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)
The key evaluation criteria considered by the expert jury include the relevance of the work in the field of hair research, as well as its impact on consumers and the environment. Additional factors are pioneering spirit, originality, innovation potential, feasibility of the research projects, and significance for the hair cosmetics sector.
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