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CALL TO APPLY FOR THE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP FOR THE AFRICA-AUSTRALIA PARTNERSHIP FOR CLIMATE-RESPONSIVE AGRICULTURE

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Application Deadline: April 26, 2026, at 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3).

LOCATION: Kenya

 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.

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COLUMBIA GLOBAL EMERGING SCHOLARS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: March 19, 2026

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program provides opportunities for early-career scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who hold refugee status or have been forcibly displaced. Through the program, year-long fellowships are awarded to support emerging displaced scholars through a Columbia Global Center, where they receive ongoing support to enhance their research capabilities, broaden their professional networks, and advance toward a successful career in academia.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible candidates are scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who have been forcibly uprooted from their home countries and respective academic institutions. They could be postdoctoral scholars in the early stages of their careers or Ph.D. candidates who have had their education disrupted. Creative writers, artists, curators, and scholars working on interdisciplinary projects are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Must be displaced.

Must have a Ph.D. in the humanities (with rare exceptions, candidates with a non-terminal M.A. or who were on track to get a Ph.D. may be considered).

Must be based in the region of the Global Center to which they wish to apply (Sub-Saharan Africa for Nairobi; Middle East or North Africa for Amman; Latin America or the Caribbean for Santiago).

Must demonstrate at least an intermediate level of English language proficiency.

Must have received their highest academic degree within the last 12 years.  Exceptions to this timeline will be considered to accommodate career-specific trajectories or other circumstances.

While it is preferred that fellows remain in person at the relevant Columbia Global Center for the duration of the fellowship, there is a minimum in-person requirement of six months if it is not feasible for the fellow to remain in person due to immigration, family-related, or other circumstances.

Researchers working on interdisciplinary research projects are welcome to apply.

Fellows are expected to participate in scholarly presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions. Through the Global Center, they will be connected to a global network of academics and scholars from Columbia University and beyond.

BENEFIT:

Scholars receive the following:

Hosting and workspace at one of the Columbia Global Centers (Amman, Nairobi, or Santiago).

A stipend.

Dedicated mentorship from esteemed Columbia faculty.

A small research/travel fund to support their scholarly endeavors.

Training that meets their academic needs in areas such as academic writing.

Access to a broad selection of online courses.

Full integration into the vibrant life of one of the Columbia Global Centers.

Inclusion in an alumni network.

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