CALL for the the Science by Women Program Africa – 30 June 2026
Fundación Mujeres por África (MxA) is pleased to announce its 12th edition of the Science by Women program. This program, which is a fundamental pillar of the Foundation, aims to promote African women leadership in scientific research and technology transfer to address key challenges faced by Africa in areas such as health, agriculture, food security, water, mathematics, astronomy, energy and climate change.
It consists of a 6-month post-doctoral fellowship program in collaboration with recognized Spanish Centers of Excellence, thus ensuring excellence in scientific research in various fields. Since its first edition, the program has involved 36 institutions, benefiting more than 190 African women researchers.
Science by Women is based on the capacity of African women researchers to lead the continent transition towards an economy based on knowledge and innovation. It seeks to address the social, structural and economic barriers that limit their participation in science and technology in order to reduce the gender gap in these fields for the long-term progress and equitable growth of African countries.
In this edition, the program offers 6 fellowships in 6 research centers of excellence, thanks to the unwavering commitment of the program partners, including research institutions, universities and public and private funders, such as the CSIC, the Government of the Canary Islands, and FUHNPAIN, among others.
All information, including the guidelines and application form, is available on our website: https://mujeresporafrica.es/science-by-women-convocatoria/