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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UNESCO-EQUATORIAL GUINEA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG WOMEN SCIENTISTS IN AFRICA

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Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

LOCATION: Equatorial Guinea

The call for nominations for the first edition of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa is now open. UNESCO and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea are launching for the first time a fellowship programme entirely dedicated to young African women scientists. This initiative aims to bridge the persistent gaps on the African continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must hold African nationality and conduct research at a recognized laboratory in Africa.

Must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.

Must hold a PhD in the field of life sciences.

Engaged in scientific research within the field of life sciences, focusing on advancing knowledge and contributing to sustainable development.

Please note that only Governments of all African Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions can submit applications.

Applications must be pre-registered via the following online link www.unesco.org/egip/account-request.

A comprehensive budget breakdown for the $25,000 grant, clearly demonstrating how the funds will be allocated to implement the proposed project (e.g., materials, equipment, travel, publication fees, etc.).

BENEFIT:

Each year, two young women will be awarded a grant of $25,000, with a total of $50,000, to advance their research and foster a promising scientific career.

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ASHOKA POWER OF LOCAL CHALLENGE FOR YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS ($60,000 CASH PRIZE)

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Application Deadline: February 26, 2025

LOCATION: Africa

Applications for the Power of Local Challenge are now open! They are looking for small business ecosystem builders—organizations that provide small businesses with diverse and equitable opportunities like resources, tools, networking, and more. If this sounds like you, then you’re in the right place!

ELIGIBILITY:

Country of Impact: Your initiative must be primarily impacting at least one of the following countries: Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Mexico, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe.  

Language: Your application should be fully written and submitted in English (Applicants, especially finalists, will be expected to engage in activities that require English proficiency).  

Exclusions: Employees and their children and grandchildren of the program partner, Ashoka, or its affiliates and participating advertising and promotion agencies are NOT eligible to apply. 

Additional Criteria: If your solution has not been implemented at scale; you must have a clear business plan and a minimum-viable solution (prototype, pilot, or another proof of concept).  

You may only submit 1 application per organization. 

You must be 18 or above by the application deadline, on February 26th, 2025.

BENEFIT:

A total of 11 winners will be awarded a cash prize of up to $60,000 as follows: 

We will award a minimum of 2 winners in each geographical region: Latin America, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, East Asia.  

Ten Winners will receive $15,000 each. 

One Grand Prize Winner will be selected and will receive $60,000

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