Following the success of the 1st Edition, the Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA), in line with its mission of contributing to the development of Africa through its women, is launching the 2nd Edition of SCIENCE BY WOMEN programme, with the aim 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.
WORTH
- The Science by Women programme will fund a total of seven six-month visiting senior research fellowships for seven experienced African women researchers in the Spanish and International research centers of excellence
ELIGIBILITY
- Nationality of an African country
- PhD with at least 3 years of post-doctoral professional experience
- Contractual relationship with a University or a public or private non-profit organization based in Africa dedicated to significant scientific research in the areas indicated.
- Excellent academic record and proven track of relevant research experience
- Solid working knowledge of English
- Proven experience leading a research group.
- Beneficiaries of first edition are not eligible;
- Candidates must have already contacted and identified research groups in the host centres
DEADLINE: July 20 2016
To apply and for more information visit here
