AWARD (African Women in Agricultural Research and Development) has launched the inaugural African Women in Data Science Fellowship to build the leadership and technical capacities of African women using data science to address food insecurity and climate change.

This 12-month program targets early- to mid-career African women professionals from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi with experience in data-related fields and a passion for applying data to transform agrifood systems and climate resilience.

Fellowship Highlights:

• Women’s Leadership Course (November 2025)

• Intensive Data Science Training (February 2026)

• Virtual Applied Data Course (April–May 2026)

• Data-Driven Capstone Project with Seed Funding (Feb–Sept 2026)

• Institutional Placement (Advanced Science Training) in Home Country (May–Sept 2026)

• Structured Mentorship (March–Nov 2026)

• Ongoing professional development and engagement

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM EAT (GMT+3).
Note: Late applications will not be accepted.
Visit AWARD’s website for full eligibility and application details.