Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme. This initiative aims to bridge the persistent gaps on the African continent. It is designed to offer targeted support and focuses on promoting equal opportunities in science, by creating concrete opportunities for young women to become actively involved in various life science disciplines.
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.
WORTH
Each year, two young women will be awarded a grant of $25,000, 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.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2025
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