Deadline: 12-Feb-2025
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is announcing the Call for The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Science.
The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences seeks to build a pool of capable, confident, influential young women scientists equipped to excel in agricultural sciences, thrive in leadership roles, and champion gender integration in agriculture. The program, offered exclusively via virtual platforms, is a nine-month non-residential career transformative program.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for this Fellowship, applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria outlined below:
- Aged 35 years or younger at the time of application
- Have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any agricultural science discipline from a recognized university
- Have at least five years of agricultural sector experience
- Be a citizen of the following countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and Malawi
- Reside in Africa and be currently actively engaged in agriculture-related professional work
- Not a Fellow or Laureate of any other Fellowships offered by AWARD
Application Requirements
- Participation will be upon the applicant’s:
- Provision of details of the institution’s head or responsible supervisor that shall endorse their participation in the Fellowship activities
- Submission of the required documentation (proof of citizenship, e.g, copies of passport and academic certificates) to support information provided in the application form
- Acceptance of the AWARD’s code of conduct
- Timely official communication to AWARD to accept the offer and their participation in any other capacity building programs
For more information, visit AWARD.