Fundación Mujeres por África (FMxA) Science by Women Program

This informs the public about theFundación Mujeres por África (FMxA) Science by Women Program 2024. Details about the Program are given below.

The Women for Africa Foundation (Foundation MxA), in line with its mission of contributing to the development of Africa through the drive of its women, launched the Science by Women program, 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.

Fundación Mujeres por África (FMxA) Science by Women Program

The program’s ultimate goal is to support African women researchers in playing a leading role in the transition of the continent to a knowledge-based and innovation-led economy and, thereby, in the transformation of people’s daily lives.

Program Details

The Science by Women program, initiated by the Women for Africa Foundation, aims to empower African women in scientific research and technology transfer to tackle crucial challenges across various sectors such as health, agriculture, food security, water, energy, and climate change. It offers post-doctoral fellowships in collaboration with renowned Spanish Centers of Excellence.

Eligibility 

Elegible applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Being a woman and having nationality and residence in an African country.
  • Holding a PhD in the sciences area of expertise.
  • Having a contractual relationship with a university or a public or private organization based in Africa dedicated to scientific research.
  • Excellent academic record and proven track of relevant research experience.
  • Solid working knowledge of English. Proof of English language level will be positively valued.

Beneficiaries of previous editions of this program are not eligible.

How to Apply

For those interested in theFundación Mujeres por África (FMxA) Science by Women Program 2024. Open this link to start the application process.

All applications must include the following documents:

  • Motivation letter, with a maximum of 1 page.
  • Full curriculum vitae, in Europass format preferably.
  • Passport or ID document.
  • Letter of support.
  • Research proposal, brief and clear, with a maximum of 2 pages*.
  • Proof of confirmation of the research proposal by the Spanish host entity of choice**.
  • Fully filled in the online form.

*All research proposals must be related to the topics and line of research indicated by the Spanish host entity of choice. If you shall choose to apply to more than one (1) host entity, you must adapt the research proposal when appropriate.

**All research proposals must be validated by the Spanish host entity, which is the reason why we facilitate the information of the entity’s contact person. As proof of confirmation, you can upload a confirmation email, letter or any other document that shows the Spanish host entity’s approval.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 September 2024.

Open this link for more details about Fundación Mujeres por África (FMxA) Science by Women Program 2024.

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