African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) · Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) / Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Bourse AWARD Women in Agriculture Leadership Program

This scholarship has not been translated into English yet. The facts below are still accurate. Read the French version

  • Level Bachelor's
  • Funding Fully funded
  • Language Anglais
  • Verified on 26 September 2026
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This AWARD fellowship program supports African women in the agricultural sector by funding their professional development and leadership within the Africa-Australia partnership for climate-responsive agriculture. Applications close on 6 November 2026, that is 30 days.

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Deadlines

IntakeDeadlineStatus
2026-20276 November 2026Heure d'Afrique de l'Est (GMT+3).Open

Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Être une femme

Assets

  • Nomination d'un mentor interne

Watch points

  • Utilisation de l'IA

What is actually funded

  • Mentorat
  • Formation au leadership

Not covered: Tuition

Countries covered

Women residing in Africa, holding a Bachelor, Master, PhD, or Diploma level qualification, with professional experience in agricultural research or a related field. A restricted nationality perimeter is indicated in the data, but the actual list is not resolved here.. Do not read the degree requirement as funded admission into an academic program. Here, the degree mainly signals profile level, while practical eligibility is driven by gender, residence in Africa, research experience, and the ability to nominate credible mentors.

Application pathway

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  1. 01

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  2. 02

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  3. 03

    Submit on the official site

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  4. 04

    Track the cycle

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Documents to prepare or confirm

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  • Informations personnellesNom, date de naissance, nationalité, résidence, contact.
  • Parcours académiqueDétails sur le diplôme le plus élevé, discipline, université, année.
  • Expérience professionnelleDescription des domaines de recherche, positions, responsabilités (max 300 mots).
  • Projet de rechercheDescription d'un projet sur le genre/inclusion sociale (max 600 mots).
  • Expérience de leadershipDescription des rôles et réalisations (max 300 mots).
  • Plan d'action post-fellowshipActions prévues pour promouvoir la recherche sensible au genre (max 300 mots).
  • Nominations de mentorsCoordonnées et justification pour 3 mentors potentiels.

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