ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible applicants must meets the following requirements:

Being a woman and have the nationality and residence in an African country.

Holding a PhD in the sciences area of expertise.

Having a contractual relationship with a university or a public or private organization based in Africa dedicated to scientific research.

Excellent academic record and proven track of relevant research experience.

Solid working knowledge of English. Proof of English language level will be positively valued.

Beneficiaries of previous editions of this program are not eligible.

Science by Women fellowships are intended for African women scientists who have their habitual residence in a country within the African continent. If you have immigrated to Spain and currently reside here, you cannot apply for this program.

All beneficiaries of the Science by Women program are responsible for securing their own accommodation for the duration of the 6-month fellowship stay in their host city.

BENEFIT:

Successful candidates will have access to the following benefits:

Roundabout flights from their city of origin to their host city.

Monthly living allowance of 2600 euros gross per month, to which it is applied a 24% tax. This stipend is to cover accommodation*, personal expenses, and health and emergency insurance.

Coverage of visa fees and any administrative costs derived from the visa application process.

Possibility of financial aid to participate in seminars or congress during the period of the fellowship in Spain, after appropriate evaluation from the Science by Women program’s team.