AWARD Leadership Program 2027 for Emerging African Women in Science
About this opportunity
Two-year non-residential fellowship for African women scientists under 35 in agricultural science, offering leadership training, mentoring, and coaching to advance careers in climate-responsive research.
The AWARD Leadership Program 2027 is a two-year non-residential fellowship designed for emerging African women scientists under 35, focusing on climate-responsive agricultural research and agrifood systems. Targeted at mid-career women working in national research institutions, government ministries, universities, or international organizations in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Senegal, the program offers interactive leadership training, mentoring, proposal writing workshops, and one-on-one coaching. It aims to enhance participants' leadership capability, confidence, and influence in their fields. Applicants must hold at least a B.Sc. in agricultural science and have five years of full-time sector experience in agriculture-related work. Candidates already holding another AWARD fellowship are ineligible.
What it offers
- Two-year non-residential fellowship focused on agricultural science and agrifood systems.
- Interactive training in leadership, mentoring, proposal writing, and communication.
- One-on-one coaching and access to tailored career development resources.
- Focus on climate-responsive agricultural research and leadership in agrifood systems.
Who can apply
The program is open to African women under 35 working in agricultural science disciplines, with five years of full-time experience in national research institutions, government ministries, universities, or international organizations in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, or Senegal. Applicants must reside in Africa and demonstrate active engagement in agriculture-related work.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the official AWARD Fellowships portal by November 06, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+3. Applicants must:
- Verify eligibility against the criteria.
- Prepare academic and professional documentation.
- Clearly articulate career goals and leadership commitment in the application.
Good to know
- The program excludes candidates already holding another AWARD Fellowship.
- Applicants in fully funded postgraduate research may explore the ARC Ltd–GSSP Scholarship Program for further study opportunities in Africa.
Key details
What you get
- Interactive leadership training.
- Mentoring and proposal writing workshops.
- One-on-one coaching.
- Focus on climate-responsive agricultural research and agrifood systems.
Documents needed
- academic documentation
- professional documentation
How to apply
- Verify eligibility against the criteria.
- Prepare academic and professional documentation.
- Articulate career goals and leadership commitment in the application.
- Submit through the official AWARD Fellowships portal by the deadline.
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