Deadline: June 16, 2023, at 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3).
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is announcing the Call for The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Science. This Call targets young women in science under 35 years of age and is open to all countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) works toward inclusive, agriculture-driven prosperity for Africa by strengthening the production and dissemination of more gender-responsive agricultural research and innovation. We invest in African scientists and research institutions so that they can deliver agricultural innovations that better respond to the needs and priorities of a diversity of women and men across Africa’s agricultural value chains.
Program structure
The Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in STEM will comprise highly interactive training sessions on leadership and management, proposal writing and communication skills, genderresponsive research, as well as group coaching sessions. AWARD Training will deliver the training and coaching.
Participants will get a deeper understanding of:
• Effective leadership styles and developing their leadership potential
• How to define their career path and leverage networks to advance their careers
• How to develop personal brands to build confidence in pitching their research ideas to potential funding agencies and collaborators
• The necessary tools and skills to successfully manage teams, navigate organizational dynamics, build alliances, and take risks
• How to navigate around gender dynamics and apply proven strategies to be effective negotiators and problem solvers
Eligibility and participation
• The program is available to high-potential female applicants below the age of 35 years working in science, and with at least five years full-time sector experience
• Education qualification: Applicants must have a minimum of a B.Sc. degree from a recognized university
• Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to growth, clearly articulate their career goals and demonstrate their ability to take on leadership responsibility
• Only applicants from sub-Saharan African countries are eligible to apply
• Language: The language of instruction and delivery is English, and participants must have a working knowledge of the English language. Language support is not available for this program
• Applications must be submitted only through the online link provided on our website
• Successful participants will be notified by July 2023
For more information and application.
