8 December 2025 8:00 31 January 2026 17.00

Your research has the potential to transform the perfumery-cosmetic industry.
In the competitionThe Cosmetic Victories, Cosmetic Valley launches acall for researchers Academicwhose work contributes to the evolution of perfumery-cosmetic towards more sustainable models.
The purpose of this competition is toidentify, recognize and valueprojects with high scientific and technological impact for the sector.
For this 11ndissues related to thesustainabilityof the sector are prioritized.
Why submit your project?
- Recognition of Interestyour research work for applications to the cosmetics industry
- Onevisibility of your resultsto an international ecosystem of experts and potential partners
- Accompanimentto promotetransfer to industryand collaboration building
This competition is based on aevaluation by an international jury of expertsfrom academia and industry
10 000 € financial supportwill be awarded to the winners(20% for the researcher and 80% for his laboratory),to consolidate or extend its work
Theme 2026 : « Scientific progress for sustainability »
The projects expected will have to propose approaches, methodologies or technologies contributing to a more responsible cosmetic (processes, ingredients, biological tests, packaging/materials, etc.).
Who can apply?
This Academic Award is aimed atPhD students, postdoctoral fellows, researchers, academic teamsresearch projectsfundamental, applied or collaborativeresponding to the scientific and technical challenges of the sector
- Closing of candidatures: 31 January 2026
- Submit a projectand learn more about the board, selection criteria and theme 2026:www.thecosmeticvictories.com
