Women Program for Africa Foundation Science. Opportunity access the living allowance of 2,400 Euros/month. Free entry. Deadline 30 Sep 2021.
Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) Science by Women Program 2021
About Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) Science by Women Program 2021
Applications are open for the Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) Science by Women Program 2021. The Science by Women program was launched with the aims of promoting African women’s leadership in scientific research and technology transfer and fostering the capacity of the research centres in their home countries.
The Science by Women program will fund six-month visiting senior research fellowships for experienced African women researchers in different international research centres of excellence based in Spain.
The preferred areas of research include:
- Health and Bio-medicine.
- Energy, Water and Climate Change.
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety.
Candidates must submit the following documents:
- Letter of Interest (max. 1 page).
- Full curriculum vitae (Europass format is ecommended).
- Fully filled form.
- Brief but concise description of the project to be developed in the Spanish host centre (max. 2 pages).
Who can participate?
Applicant must be a woman. Having the nationality of an African country.
Having a PhD with at least 3 years of post-doctoral professional experience.
Current contractual relationship with a university or a public or private non-profit organization based in Africa dedicated to significant scientific research in the areas indicated above.
Excellent academic record and proven track of relevant research experience. Solid working knowledge of English. Proven experience leading a research group.
Awards/Prizes
- Successful candidates will have access to the following benefits:
- Return flight from their centre of origin to the host institution.
Living allowance of 2,400 Euros (before taxes) per month to cover accommodation, personal expenses and health and occupational accident insurance coverage. Only Biodonostia offers full boarding accommodation and a living allowance of 1,400 Euros gross.
Deadline
The program deadline is 30 Sep, 2021.
Entry fee
There is no entry fee.
Some useful information
Please visit rules, FAQ and previous winning entries from the official website to take part in Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) Science by Women Program 2021.
More Information
- Target Participants Students
- Official Source Website https://mujeresporafrica.es/7th-edition-science-by-woman/science-by-women-application/