September 30, 2023 is the deadline for applications. | Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) Science by Women Program 2023 for African Women Researchers (Fully Funded)
The 9th Edition of the SCIENCE BY WOMEN program is being introduced by the Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA), in keeping with its mission to support Africa’s development through the initiative of its women.
This initiative aims to support African women’s leadership in scientific research and technology transfer. As well as to strengthen the capacity of research institutions in their home nations. Through research in health and biomedicine, sustainable agriculture and food security, water, energy, and climate change, the principal objective is to empower African women researchers and scientists to address the major challenges that Africa faces.
Uncontrolled development has a tremendous impact on women’s lives, but social, institutional, and economic restrictions make it difficult for them to address the continent’s major problems. The population of Africa as a whole is impacted by the gender gaps in science and technology in both the public and private spheres. To achieve long-term progress and equal growth, it is essential to close this gap, which has detrimental effects on the balanced and sustainable development of African nations.
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The ultimate objective of the initiative is to empower African women researchers to take the lead in guiding Africa’s transition to a knowledge-based and innovation-led economy by transferring research into goods, processes, services, and technology that have an influence on people’s lives.
The Science by Women program will support senior visiting fellowships for experienced African women researchers at several world-class research institutions with headquarters in Spain for a period of six months.
The following are the preferred research areas:
- both biomedicine and health
- Energy, water, and global warming
- Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety length
The research stays would typically last six consecutive months. However, the intended study may be broken into two stays to be finished within two years of the fellowship being awarded, depending on personal and professional demands, and with the host research center’s consent.
Conditions for Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
- being female
- Having an African country’s citizenship
- possessing a PhD. Experience after a doctorate is preferred.
- Excellent academic record and a demonstrated track record of relevant research experience Current contractual agreement with a university or a public or private non-profit organization established in Africa dedicated to major scientific research in the fields mentioned above
- Having a good working understanding of English
The following advantages will be available to successful candidates:
- Flight home from their place of origin to the receiving institution
- A monthly living stipend of 2.400 euros (before 24% taxes) is provided to cover housing costs, personal expenses, and health and accident insurance.
- Beneficiaries may not receive any other fellowship, grant, stipend, or regular income during their research stay and must devote their entire time to conducting research at the designated research center.
How to use
The application deadline is September 30, 2023. Applications submitted through the Science by Women microsite at www.mujeresporafrica.es will only be considered if they are submitted in English.
Documents listed below must be submitted by candidates:
- Letter of Interest, no more than one page
- Curriculum vitae in its entirety (Europass format is preferred).
- Completed form
- Describe the project in just a few clear sentences no longer than two pages in the Spanish host center.
For Additional Information
Visit the Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) Science by Women Programme 2023 official website.
