COMESA in partnership with the African Union is implementing the 2017 Edition of the Kwame Nkrumah Regional Scientific Awards for Women.
The award is designed to promote the participation of women in science and technology across the continent. In addition, the award programme contributes to the promotion of Africa and regional development and integration through science, technology and innovation.
WORTH
One award per each of the following scientific sector shall be given out at each level:
- Life and Earth Sciences
- Basic Science, Technology and Innovation
ELIGIBILITY
- Only nationals of the African Union (AU) member states are eligible to participate in these Awards
- For the African regional Scientific Awards for Women, applicants should have intensively published at least ten (10) SCI publications
- The African Union Scientific awards will be awarded to African scientists who have remarkable achievements, demonstrated by number of publications, number of research graduate students, applicability of the scientific work to Africa’s challenges, and its patentability
DEADLINE: October 31 2017
To apply and for more information visit here
