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

Overview

The AWARD Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship 2026 (Cohort 2) is a two-year, non-residential fellowship. It aims to strengthen the capability, confidence and influence of African women scientists so they can lead and contribute to climate-responsive agricultural research and agrifood systems. It targets mid-career African women agricultural scientists working in national agricultural research institutions, government ministries, universities and international research organizations in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Senegal.

What you get

Selected Fellows take part in a series of activities, including a mentoring programme in which they are matched with a mentor and a mentee. They also attend training courses on leadership and negotiation skills, gender integration in climate adaptation, science communication and research proposal writing.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are African women agricultural scientists working in national agricultural research institutions, government agencies, academia, non-governmental organizations or the private sector. They must be actively engaged in research, policy or practice relevant to climate change and smallholder agriculture.

Requirements

Applicants must hold at least a master's degree in a relevant discipline and at least seven years of experience in agriculture, agrifood systems, gender and climate-related work. They must be nationals of Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone or Senegal, and live in Africa throughout the fellowship period. Proficiency in English or French is required.

How to apply

Applications are accepted only through the online portal, with separate versions for English-speaking and French-speaking candidates.

Key dates

The application deadline is November 06, 2026, at 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3). Applications will not be accepted after this date.