The 2026 AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences
Opportunity Details
The program funded by The Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) and implemented by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) seeks to build a pool of capable, confident, influential young women scientists equipped to excel in agricultural sciences, thrive in leadership roles, and champion gender integration in agriculture.
Benefits of AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences
- Partipants will gain leadership and mentoring training access to a network of professionals,tools for personal branding and opportunities to amplify their visibility through presentations and media engagements.
- They will gain skills in gender-responsive agricultural research,enhancing their capacity to win grants that promote gender equality.
- Overall,they will acquire skills to accelrate their career progression and have a more satisfying and impactful career in the male-dominated agriculture field.
AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences Requirements
To be eligible for this Leadership Program, applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria outlined below:
- Aged 35 years or younger at the time of application
- Have at least a bachelors degree or equivalent in any agricultural science discipline from a recognized university
- Have at least five years agricultural sector experience
- Be a citizen of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zambia
- Reside in Africa and be currently actively engaged in agriculture-related professional work
- Not a Fellow or Laureate of any other Fellowships offered by AWARD
Application Date and Process
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Application Deadline
15 October, 2025
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