Introduction
The Science By Women Visiting Senior Research Fellowships is a prestigious program offering opportunities to African women researchers with the goal of addressing Africa’s challenges through research in various fields. The fellowship, hosted by different centers, aims to empower women scientists and enable them to make tangible economic and social contributions.
Program Details
- Duration: 6 months
- Number of Awards: 28
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
- Eligible Fields of Study:
- Health and Bio-medicine
- Energy, Water, and Climate Change
- Agriculture and Food Safety
- Mathematics, Information, and Communication Technologies
- Economic Science
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Science By Women Visiting Senior Research Fellowships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Being a woman
- Nationality of an African country
- Hold a PhD with at least 3 years of post-doctoral professional experience
- Have a contractual relationship with a university or a public/private non-profit organization in Africa dedicated to significant scientific research in the eligible fields
- Possess an excellent academic record and relevant research experience
- Demonstrate a solid working knowledge of English
- Proven experience leading a research group
- Not be beneficiaries of the first and second editions of the fellowship
- Have identified research groups in host centers for potential collaboration on their proposed research projects
Application Process
Applicants for the Science By Women Visiting Senior Research Fellowships must follow these steps:
- Apply via the Science by Women application site in English
- Submit the following documents:
- Letter of Interest (max. 1 page)
- Full curriculum vitae
- Fully filled form
- Brief description of the project to be developed in the Spanish host center (max. 2 pages)
- A letter of interest from the prospective host group, confirming support for the candidate’s proposed project
Selection Criteria
The selection process for the fellowships is highly competitive and will be conducted by the Women for Africa Foundation’s Scientific Committee. The evaluation will consider the following criteria:
- The candidate’s research career, curriculum vitae, and experience as an independent research group leader.
- The scientific-technical quality and innovative potential of the research project.
- The expected economic or social impact of the research project.
- The candidate’s plan for communicating and disseminating the project’s results.
- Ethical considerations in the proposed research.
Benefits for Selected Candidates Successful candidates for the Science By Women Visiting Senior Research Fellowships will receive the following benefits:
- Flight from their origin to the host institution and back
- Living allowance of 2,400 Euros gross per month to cover accommodation, personal expenses, and health and occupational accident insurance coverage.
Conclusion
The Science By Women Visiting Senior Research Fellowships is an exceptional opportunity for African women researchers to contribute to addressing Africa’s challenges through innovative research in various fields. By empowering these talented scientists, the program aims to foster tangible economic and social benefits for the continent and its people. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2023. Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Science by Women application site.
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