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AWARD Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship, Cohort 2, 2027
Two-year, non-residential fellowship that strengthens the capability, confidence and influence of African women scientists to lead climate-responsive agricultural research and agrifood systems, through mentoring (matched mentor and mentee), leadership and negotiation training, gender integration in climate adaptation, science communication and research proposal writing. Funded under the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture, delivered by ACIAR with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The inaugural cohort of 50 Fellows from 31 institutions commenced in July 2026.
| Amount / funding | Not stated — fellowship programme (mentoring, leadership and training); no cash award amount was published on the official page checked. |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Applications close 6 November 2026 at 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3). Applications will not be accepted after this date. |
| Start date | 2027 |
| Level | fellowship |
| Funding type | partial |
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About this scholarship
Two-year, non-residential fellowship that strengthens the capability, confidence and influence of African women scientists to lead climate-responsive agricultural research and agrifood systems, through mentoring (matched mentor and mentee), leadership and negotiation training, gender integration in climate adaptation, science communication and research proposal writing. Funded under the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture, delivered by ACIAR with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The inaugural cohort of 50 Fellows from 31 institutions commenced in July 2026.
Minimum requirements
Mid-career African women agricultural scientists working in national agricultural research institutions, government ministries, universities or international research organisations in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone or Senegal. At least a master's degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 7 years' work experience in agriculture and agrifood systems. Must not already be an AWARD Fellow or Laureate (per programme rules summarised in secondary sources; confirm on the official fellowship page).
Application checklist
- Submit the application strictly via the official online portal (English or French form) before 6 November 2026, 23:59 East Africa Time
- Evidence of a master's degree in a relevant discipline and at least 7 years' work experience in agriculture and agrifood systems
- Evidence of current employment in a national agricultural research institution, government ministry, university or international research organisation in one of the 6 eligible countries
- check official page for the full application documents and the fellowship brochure and FAQ
Application tips
- Apply through the correct language portal (English or French) and do not wait until 6 November, since late applications are explicitly refused.
- Frame the application around demonstrated leadership potential and gender integration in agricultural research, which the selection panel scores.
- Watch the official information webinar recording from 7 October 2026 before submitting, since it covers eligibility, the selection process and the fellowship activities.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: agricultural research, agrifood systems, climate-responsive agriculture, leadership, gender in agriculture