{"id":62375,"date":"2025-09-11T19:14:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=62375"},"modified":"2025-09-11T19:14:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:14:41","slug":"call-for-applications-2026-award-leadership-program-for-emerging-african-women-in-agricultural-sciences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=62375","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: 2026 AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"727\">African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), with support from the <strong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"593\">Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY)<\/strong>, has announced the opening of applications for the <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"724\">2026 Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"1100\">This transformative initiative is designed to empower <strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"820\">African women under the age of 35<\/strong> working in agricultural sciences. The program aims to nurture a new generation of capable, confident, and influential women scientists who can lead in their fields, strengthen gender integration in agriculture, and contribute to building sustainable food systems across Africa.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1105\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1128\">Program Overview<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1332\">The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences is a <strong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1285\">nine-month, intensive, non-residential career development program<\/strong> that focuses on equipping participants with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1719\">\n<li data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1390\">\n<p data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1390\">Leadership skills tailored to agricultural sciences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1475\">\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1475\">Enhanced capacity to communicate their research and scientific work effectively.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1534\">\n<p data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1534\">Greater visibility and expanded professional networks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1616\">\n<p data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1616\">Strategies to overcome barriers to women\u2019s career progression in agriculture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1719\">\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1719\">A deeper understanding of the importance of gender equality and gender integration in agriculture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1951\">By investing in young women scientists, AWARD aims to inspire and retain female talent in agricultural sciences while building a network of women leaders who will influence change at institutional, national, and regional levels.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1956\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1983\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2121\">Applications are open to women under the age of 35 who are working in agricultural sciences in specific Sub-Saharan African countries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2156\"><strong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2154\">Eligible countries include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2293\">\n<li data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2166\">\n<p data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2166\">Benin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2183\">\n<p data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2183\">Burkina Faso<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2201\">\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2201\">C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2214\">\n<p data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2214\">Ethiopia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2224\">\n<p data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2224\">Ghana<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2234\">\n<p data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2234\">Kenya<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2245\">\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2245\">Malawi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2257\">\n<p data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2257\">Nigeria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2269\">\n<p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2269\">Senegal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2282\">\n<p data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2282\">Tanzania<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2293\">\n<p data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2293\">Zambia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2415\">Applicants should be engaged in <strong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2385\">biophysical or social science agricultural disciplines<\/strong> and may be affiliated with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2606\">\n<li data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2439\">\n<p data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2439\">Government agencies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2481\">\n<p data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2481\">Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2524\">\n<p data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2524\">Universities and academic institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2551\">\n<p data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2551\">Research organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2583\">\n<p data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2583\">Civil society organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2606\">\n<p data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2606\">The private sector<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2611\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2634\">Program Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2778\">Up to <strong data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2694\">40 competitively selected young women scientists<\/strong> and their mentors will be admitted into the 2026 program. Participants will gain:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"3504\">\n<li data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2899\">\n<p data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2899\"><strong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2815\">Effective leadership training<\/strong> \u2013 exposure to diverse leadership styles tailored to agricultural science careers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"3005\">\n<p data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"3005\"><strong data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2929\">Career path development<\/strong> \u2013 guidance on defining career goals and leveraging professional networks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3129\">\n<p data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3129\"><strong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3053\">Personal branding and confidence building<\/strong> \u2013 tools to pitch research ideas effectively to funders and collaborators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3256\">\n<p data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3256\"><strong data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3170\">Team and project management skills<\/strong> \u2013 knowledge to manage teams, navigate organizational dynamics, and build alliances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3375\">\n<p data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3375\"><strong data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3301\">Negotiation and problem-solving skills<\/strong> \u2013 proven strategies to handle gender dynamics in professional settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3504\">\n<p data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3504\"><strong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3402\">Increased visibility<\/strong> \u2013 opportunities to present work to international audiences and strengthen professional recognition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3627\">Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a <strong data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3594\">certificate of completion<\/strong> recognizing their achievement.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3632\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3658\">Application Details<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3995\">\n<li data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3732\">\n<p data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3732\"><strong data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3687\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3730\">October 15, 2025 (Midnight EAT, GMT+3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3839\">\n<p data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3839\"><strong data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3759\">Mode of Application:<\/strong> Applications must be submitted through the official online registration form.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3995\">\n<p data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3868\"><strong data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3866\">Important Documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3995\">\n<li data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3922\">\n<p data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3922\">Application guidelines (available for download)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3995\">\n<p data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3995\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document (available for download)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4062\">\ud83d\udd17 <strong data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4015\">Apply here:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HUlaPf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4060\">Application Portal<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4240\">Late or incomplete applications will <strong data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4108\">not<\/strong> be considered. Applicants are strongly advised to read the eligibility criteria and program guidelines carefully before applying.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4245\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4247\" data-end=\"4283\">About the Leadership Program<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4710\">AWARD is a career-development program dedicated to investing in African women agricultural scientists. Its initiatives strengthen the scientific skills, leadership capacity, and professional visibility of women in the agricultural sector. By supporting women scientists at critical career stages, AWARD works to ensure that agricultural research and innovation in Africa is more inclusive, gender-responsive, and impactful.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"5082\">The <strong data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4790\">Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences<\/strong> is one of AWARD\u2019s flagship initiatives, supported by the <strong data-start=\"4848\" data-end=\"4891\">Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY)<\/strong>, and is aligned with the broader mission of empowering African women scientists to drive agricultural innovation and contribute to food security, climate resilience, and rural development.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5087\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5089\" data-end=\"5103\">Key Dates<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5105\" data-end=\"5286\">\n<li data-start=\"5105\" data-end=\"5160\">\n<p data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5160\"><strong data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5140\">Call for Applications Opened:<\/strong> September 9, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5161\" data-end=\"5233\">\n<p data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5233\"><strong data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5188\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> October 15, 2025, at midnight (EAT, GMT+3)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5234\" data-end=\"5286\">\n<p data-start=\"5236\" data-end=\"5286\"><strong data-start=\"5236\" data-end=\"5257\">Program Duration:<\/strong> 9 months (non-residential)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5288\" data-end=\"5291\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5310\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"5312\" data-end=\"5587\">\n<li data-start=\"5312\" data-end=\"5363\">\n<p data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5363\">Review the eligibility requirements carefully.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5431\">\n<p data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5431\">Download and read the <strong data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5415\">Application Guidelines<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5420\" data-end=\"5428\">FAQs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5432\" data-end=\"5520\">\n<p data-start=\"5435\" data-end=\"5520\">Submit your application using the <strong data-start=\"5469\" data-end=\"5497\">online registration form<\/strong> before the deadline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5521\" data-end=\"5587\">\n<p data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5587\">Ensure all supporting documents and information are complete.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5521\" data-end=\"5587\">Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252502697738972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"5589\" data-end=\"5743\">For full program details, application materials, and resources, visit the AWARD website: <strong data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5741\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.awardfellowships.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5680\" data-end=\"5739\">www.awardfellowships.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5745\" data-end=\"5748\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5765\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5767\" data-end=\"6277\">The <strong data-start=\"5771\" data-end=\"5856\">2026 AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences<\/strong> represents an important opportunity for young African women scientists to enhance their leadership, advance their careers, and contribute meaningfully to agricultural transformation in Africa. By equipping emerging leaders with critical skills and networks, AWARD is building a future where women scientists are central to addressing Africa\u2019s agricultural challenges and driving innovation for sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6279\" data-end=\"6339\"><strong data-start=\"6279\" data-end=\"6337\">Apply today to be part of this transformative journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more Information and Applications:<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/awardfellowships.org\/news\/the-call-for-the-2026-award-leadership-program-for-emerging-african-women-in-agricultural-sciences-opens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">opportunitiesconnect.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more opportunities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY), has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences. 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