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Call For Applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Program 2025 for Young Women Scientists in Africa

Blessing Joseph by Blessing Joseph
December 13, 2024
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Call For Applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Program 2025 for Young Women Scientists in Africa
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Women Scientists in Africa. UNESCO and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea are launching for the first time a fellowship programme entirely dedicated to young African women scientists. It is designed to create concrete opportunities for young women to become actively involved in various life science disciplines in the African continent.

The Young African Women Scientists Programme, established in 2024 by UNESCO’s Executive Board and funded by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, aims to promote and support two exceptional young African women in the life sciences. The program seeks to encourage their active participation in their countries’ scientific and technological development.

Award

  • Each year, two young women will be awarded a grant of $25,000 each, with a total of $50,000, to advance their research and foster a promising scientific career.

Eligibility

  • Must hold African nationality and conduct research at a recognized laboratory in Africa;
  • Must be under 45 years of age at the time of application;
  • Must hold a PhD in the field of life sciences;
  • Engaged in scientific research within the field of life sciences, focusing on advancing knowledge and contributing to sustainable development.

Selection Criteria

  • Significant contributions and innovation in their research
  • Notable achievements and advancements in the life sciences
  • Production of scientific materials (e.g., publications, patents)
  • Recognition at national, regional, or international levels (awards, grants)
  • Alignment with UNESCO’s goals for sustainable development in science

Application Process

Each submission should include:

  • A proposal outlining an innovative research idea that can be completed within one year, considering the facilities available to the applicant.
  • A detailed work plan, including the project’s activities, objectives, and expected outcomes, with a timeline showing completion within one year.
  • A comprehensive budget breakdown for the $25,000 grant, clearly demonstrating how the funds will be allocated to implement the proposed project (e.g., materials, equipment, travel, publication fees, etc.). The Grant disbursement will be as follows:
    • $23,000 of the grant will be provided in advance at the start of the project
    • $2,000 will be provided upon submission of a final report at the end of the fellowship period, detailing the project’s results and the use of the funds
  • A summary of past research, including publications and other supporting documents, with significant publications highlighted.
  • A detailed CV, including academic qualifications, positions held, research experience, and current work.
  • One or two recommendation letters from a thesis supervisor or peer in the research field (who is not part of the candidate’s immediate environment).

Deadline: March 31, 2025

Click HERE to Apply

 

 

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