Women for Africa Foundation invites applications for 11th edition of the Science by Women program 2025, The Women for Africa Foundation has announced the 11th edition of its renowned Science by Women Program. As one of the Foundation’s flagship initiatives, the program seeks to empower African women leaders in the fields of scientific research and technology transfer, fostering innovative solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges in health, agriculture, food security, water, mathematics, astronomy, energy, and climate change.
This initiative offers a six-month postdoctoral fellowship in partnership with distinguished Spanish Centers of Excellence, ensuring high standards of scientific collaboration and research. Since its inception, the program has partnered with 33 leading institutions and has already supported over 170 African women scientists in advancing their research and leadership in science.
Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully review the fellowship opportunity and submit their applications before the specified deadline.
Last Date of Submission: 30th November 2025
Overview
(Women for Africa Foundation invites applications for 11th edition of the Science by Women program 2025)
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 17 fellowships in 15 research centers of excellence, thanks to the unwavering commitment of more than 50 program partners , including research institutions, universities and public and private funders, such as the CSIC, the Government of the Canary Islands, the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, the CSAI Foundation, Abertis Foundation, Fisabio Foundation and FUHNPAIN, among others.
SELECTION PROCESS
(Women for Africa Foundation invites applications for 11th edition of the Science by Women program 2025)
All applications will be subjected to a revision by the Women for Africa Foundation with regard to the general eligibility criteria, and a subsequently highly competitive selection process by the host institutions, through which the following criteria will be evaluated:
The candidate’s research career, Curriculum Vitae and experience.
How your experience fits into the research topic of the receiving research team.
The project’s scientific-technical quality and innovative potential.
The expected and measurable economic or social impact of the research project.
The candidate’s plan to communicate and disseminate the project’s results.
The proper consideration of ethical issues, where appropriate.
Successful applicants will present innovative research projects that respond to the needs of the African continent and that are likely to be transferred to products or patents for commercial exploitation, or services and public policies that have a social impact in terms of well-being and quality of life of people, and the economy, productivity and competitiveness of companies. The centers may suggest changes to the submitted projects according to the budget and resources they have available. Please note that the Women for Africa Foundation does not provide funding for the shipping of samples, for the purchase of laboratory materials, or to cover the costs of publications. Please consult with the receiving center about the feasibility of the proposed project.
How to apply?
(Women for Africa Foundation invites applications for 11th edition of the Science by Women program 2025)
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINES
All applications must be submitted in English via the Science by Women microsite.
Before submitting your application, please review all sections of the application form to learn about the conditions and requirements to apply for a Science by Women
fellowship, this includes: General Requirements, Required Documents, General Conditions and Important Considerations.
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