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Join the 2025 AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences.

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African Women in Agricultural Research and Development

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has launched its 2025 call for applications for the Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Science. This initiative targets dynamic female scientists under 35 from Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and Malawi, offering a transformative opportunity to excel in agricultural research and leadership.

Why This Program Matters

Program for Emerging African Women is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY), the program equips young women with the tools to break barriers in agricultural sciences. Participants gain leadership training, communication skills, and strategies to advocate for gender equality in agriculture—a sector critical to Africa’s sustainable development.

Program Highlights

  • 9-Month Intensive Training: Non-residential, flexible learning tailored for early-career scientists.
  • Skill Development: Leadership, networking, and gender-responsive research practices.
  • Visibility Boost: Opportunities to present work to global audiences and connect with industry leaders.
  • Cross-Sector Collaboration: Engage with peers from academia, NGOs, government, and private sectors.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants Program for Emerging African Women must:

  • Be female, under 35 years old, and citizens of Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, or Malawi.
  • Hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in agricultural biophysical/social sciences (e.g., agroecology, food security, rural economics).
  • Work in agriculture-related sectors (research, policy, private industry).

Impact Since 2020

Program for Emerging African Women, over 75 young women from 21 African countries have benefited, advancing their careers and driving gender-inclusive innovations in farming communities.

How to Apply

  1. Review Guidelines: Download detailed criteria and FAQs from the.
  2. Submit Online: Complete the application via AWARD’s portal before February 12, 2025, at 23:59 EAT (GMT+3).

Act Now—Shape the Future of African Agriculture!
This is your chance to join a network of trailblazing women transforming agriculture through science and leadership. Don’t miss the deadline—apply today and champion a more inclusive, sustainable future for Africa’s food systems.

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