Deadline: 30 September, 2020
The Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA), in line with its mission of contributing to the development of Africa through the drive of its women, has opened applications for the sixth Science by Women Programme.
The aim of the programme is to promote African women’s leadership in scientific research and technology transfer and to foster the capacity of the research centres in their home countries.
The main goal of the programme is to enable African women researchers and scientists tackle the challenges faced by Africa through research in health and biomedicine, sustainable agriculture and food security, water, energy and climate change.
Considering the exceptional challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, some of the fellowships are focused on the research and innovation carried out by African women scientists from the diverse and interdisciplinary approaches.
Benefits
- Return flight from centre of origin to the host institution
- Living allowance of 2,400 euros (before taxes) per month to cover accommodation, personal expenses and health and occupational accident insurance coverage
Eligibility
- Open to only women
- Have the nationality of an African country
- Have a PhD with at least three years of postdoctoral professional experience
- Current contractual relationship with a university or a public or private non-profit organisation based in Africa
- Excellent academic record and a track-record of relevant research experience
- Solid working knowledge of English
- Proven experience leading a research group
To apply and for more information, click here.
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