Scholarship for African Females
The Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) is embarking on the 9th Edition of the SCIENCE BY WOMEN initiative, aligning with its mission to empower Africa's progress by harnessing the potential of its women. The program aims to support and promote the leadership of African women in scientific research and technology transfer while strengthening the capabilities of research centers in their respective nations. The primary objective is to empower African women researchers and scientists to address the significant challenges confronting Africa, particularly in the fields of health and biomedicine, sustainable agriculture and food security, as well as water, energy, and climate change.
The consequences of uncontrolled development significantly impact women's lives, but various social, structural, and economic obstacles hinder their ability to address the significant challenges in the region. The gender disparities in science and technology, both in the public and private sectors, have far-reaching effects on Africa's entire population. It is crucial to narrow this gap to achieve sustainable and balanced development in African countries, promoting long-term progress and fostering equitable growth for all.
Main aim of Scholarship for African Females:
The main objective of the Scholarship for African Females is to empower African women researchers to take a prominent role in Africa's transformation into a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy. This transformation will be achieved through conducting research that can be translated into impactful products, processes, services, and technologies, improving people's lives.
To attain this ambitious aim, FMxA partners with prestigious Spanish Centres of Excellence, renowned both within Spain and globally for their excellence in scientific research across various disciplines. In the 9th edition, the following research centers are associated with the program:
Each of the mentioned centers will provide a six-month fellowship to one senior woman researcher, who should possess a PhD degree, with post-doctoral experience preferred.
Moreover, ISCIII and BC3 will have the capacity to host two fellows each.
