African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), a project of the CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program, is now accepting applications for its 2010 fellowships.
AWARD offers tailored two-year fellowships designed to fast-track the careers of African women scientists and professionals delivering pro-poor agricultural research and development that benefits rural communities, especially women. AWARD’s goal is to help them increase their contributions in the fight against hunger and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.
Eligibility:
- African women working in agricultural research and development from one of the following countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in selected disciplines (see link to announcement below for further details)
- Applicants must be available to work in Africa throughout the Fellowship period
Deadline for application: March 22, 2010.
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