The Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship is now open for applications for the 2026 cohort. This nine-month programme supports early-career African women researchers dedicated to improving women’s health through data-driven research and innovation. Twenty women from Eastern and Southern Africa will be selected to join a community of scientists, mentors and global health leaders.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be women aged 20 and above.
- Must be from Eastern or Southern Africa.
- Must be a master’s or doctoral student, or a postgraduate researcher working on women’s health topics.
Benefits of the Fellowship
- Advanced training in data science, research methods and health analytics.
- Support in scientific writing, publishing and dissemination of research.
- Full sponsorship to attend the DSA Annual Summer School and Workshop.
- Coverage of open-access publication fees for journal articles.
- Personalised mentorship from leading experts in data science and global health.
Why You Should Apply
This fellowship goes beyond technical training. It is designed to build your professional profile, enhance your research visibility and connect you to a powerful network of women innovators. Participants will finish the programme with stronger technical capacity, published work and long-term career connections across Africa and beyond.
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 6 October 2025
- Applications Close: 3 November 2025
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