Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) 2024 Science by Women Program

Published: 03 Jun 2024

The Women for Africa Foundation (Foundation MxA), in line with its mission of contributing to the development of Africa through the drive of its women, launched the Science by Women program, with the aims of promoting African women’s leadership in scientific research and technology transfer and fostering the capacity of the research centres in their home countries. The program’s ultimate goal is to support African women researchers in playing a leading role in the transition of the continent to a knowledge-based and innovation-led economy and thereby in the transformation of people’s daily lives.

The Science by Women program, initiated by the Women for Africa Foundation, aims to empower African women in scientific research and technology transfer to tackle crucial challenges across various sectors such as health, agriculture, food security, water, energy, and climate change. It offers post-doctoral fellowships in collaboration with renowned Spanish Centers of Excellence.

FMxA Science by Women Program

Application Deadline	September 30, 2024
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Spain
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Women for Africa Foundation
Gender	Women

Benefits of FMxA Science by Women Program

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.

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.

Requirements for FMxA Science by Women Program

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.

Selection Process

Duration of the fellowship

The duration of the fellowship is 6 continuous months, to be completed within 1 year and a half or 2 years, depending on the host research entity, starting from the date of publication of the final selection of beneficiaries.

Application Documents

All applications must include the following documents:

• Motivation letter, with a maximum of 1 page.
• Full curriculum vitae, in Europass format preferably.
• Passport or ID document.
• Letter of support.
• Research proposal, brief and clear, with a maximum of 2 pages*.
• Proof of confirmation of the research proposal by the Spanish host entity of choice**.
• Fully filled in online form.

*All research proposals must be related to the topics and line of research indicated by the Spanish host entity of choice. If you shall choose to apply to more than one (1) host entity, you must adapt the research proposal when appropriate.

**All research proposals must be validated by the Spanish host entity, reason why we facilitate the information of the entity’s contact person. As proof of confirmation, you can upload a confirmation email, letter or any other document that shows the Spanish host entity’s approval.

Application Deadline

September 30, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Women for Africa Foundation on mujeresporafrica.es to apply