A new Fellowship for African women scientists focusing on agriculture and climate resilience is now open for applications. 

The Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship is a career development initiative that seeks to strengthen the capability, confidence, and influence of African women scientists to lead and participate in climate-resilient agricultural research. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must: 

Be African women scientists with a minimum of seven years of experience in agriculture, agrifood systems, gender, and climate, including design, development, dissemination, implementation, and advocacy at national, regional, and international levels. 

Have at least a master’s degree in a relevant discipline, which could include agriculture, agricultural economics, agricultural extension, natural resources, food science and nutrition, climate science, among others. 

Be nationals of target countries and residing in Africa. 

Clearly demonstrate their motivation and aspirations to influence gender-responsive, climate-resilient, and transformative research within their organizations and across agrifood systems. 

Be proficient in English or French.

Applications are strictly via the online portal and must be submitted here for English-speaking candidates and here for French-speaking candidates.

If you are a person living with a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to remove barriers to participation in the application process, please email T.Wangaya@cifor-icraf.org .

Note there is no application fee and no registration fee—the application process is free of charge.

For more information, please download and read:

Fellowship Brochure 

Interested candidates are invited to apply by April 26, 2026, at 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3). Applications will NOT be accepted after this date. 

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BENEFIT:

Full scholarship covering fellowship participation expenses.

Leadership and negotiation training.

Mentoring partnerships (both mentor and mentee roles).

Training on gender integration in climate adaptation.

Science, Communication, and Publishing courses.

Networking with agricultural and climate research experts.

Collaboration with AWARD alumni and partner networks.