AWARD is a career-development program that equips
top women agricultural scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate
agricultural gains by strengthening their research and leadership skills
through tailored fellowships.
AWARD is a catalyst for innovations with high
potential to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of African smallholder
farmers, most of whom are women.
AWARD Fellows benefit from two-year fellowships
focused on fostering mentoring partnerships, building science skills, and
developing leadership capacity. Fellows stay in their institutions, continue
their research, and travel to AWARD training courses held in various locations
in Africa.
Eligibility
Women agricultural scientists who are citizens of
Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania,
Uganda, or Zambia, who have completed a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral
degree, particularly in the disciplines listed below, are eligible to apply.
There is no age restriction.
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Agricultural economics
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Ecology
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Molecular biology (plant/animal breeding)
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Agricultural engineering
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Entomology
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Natural resources management
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Agronomy
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Extension education
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Plant/animal virology
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Animal and livestock sciences
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Food science and nutrition
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Soil science
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Aquatic resources and fisheries
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Forestry and agroforestry
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Veterinary sciences
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Biodiversity conservation
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Horticulture
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Water and irrigation management
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Crop science
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Fellowships are awarded on the basis of intellectual
merit, leadership capacity, and the potential of the scientist’s research to
improve the livelihoods of African smallholder farmers, most of whom are women.
Applicants have until August 9, 2013 to apply for
an AWARD Fellowship.
Click here
for further details and application
