AWARD Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship 2026 [Cohort 2]

The AWARD Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship 2026 [Cohort 2] is a two-year non-residential fellowship designed to strengthen the capability, confidence, and influence of African women scientists in leading climate-responsive agricultural research and agrifood systems. The program targets mid-career African women agricultural scientists working in national agricultural research institutions, government ministries, universities, and international research organizations. It is open to eligible candidates in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Senegal. The application deadline is November 6, 2026. What you get • Mentoring program with a mentor and mentee pairing • Training courses on leadership and negotiation skills • Training on gender integration in climate adaptation • Science communication training • Research proposal writing training How to apply 1. Submit application through the online portal before the deadline 2. Select the appropriate portal based on language preference: English-speaking candidates use one link, French-speaking candidates use another 3. Complete all required application materials 4. Submit by November 6, 2026 at 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3)

• African woman agricultural scientist • Master's degree in a relevant discipline • Minimum seven years of experience in agriculture, agrifood systems, gender, and climate-related work • National of Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, or Senegal • Reside in Africa during the entire Fellowship period • Proficiency in English or French • Actively engaged in research, policy, or practice relevant to climate change and smallholder agriculture • Working in National Agricultural Research Institutions (NARIs), government agencies, academia, non-governmental organizations, or the private sector