Fundacion Mujeres por frica (FMxA) Science by Women Program 2023

Women’s lives are significantly affected by the repercussions of uncontrolled development; however, social, structural and economic barriers limit their capacity to tackle the great challenges faced by the continent. The gender disparities in science and technology in both the public and private spheres affect Africa’s population as a whole. Narrowing this gap, which has severe consequences for the balanced and sustainable development of African countries, is vital to achieving long-term progress and equal growth.

The programme’s ultimate goal is to enable African women researchers to play a leading role in the transition of Africa to a knowledge-based and innovation-led economy through research that can be transferred into products, processes, services and technologies having an impact on people’s lives. To achieve this ambitious goal, FMxA collaborates with the Spanish Centres of Excellence, whose prestige is unanimously recognized throughout Spain and internationally, thereby ensuring excellence in scientific research in various fields.

About Fundacion Mujeres Por Africa

The Women for Africa Foundation is a spanish private, non-profit entity created in February 2012 by María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, the former vice president of the Government of Spain. Its aim is to promote equal rights and opportunities for women, contributing to the progress of the continent. Women for Africa is commited to democracy, governance, peace, human rights and sustainable economic and social development. And all this through equality, because we are convinced that equality is the most powerful instrument of social transformation.... read more

Science by Women Program

Aim and Benefits of Science by Women Program

Successful candidates will have access to the following benefits:

• Return flight from their centre of origin to the host institution.
• Living allowance of €2,400 Euros (before 24% taxes) per month to cover accommodation, personal expenses and health and occupational accident insurance coverage.

Requirements for Science by Women Program Qualification

• Applicant must be a woman;
• Having the nationality of an African country;
• Holding a PhD. Post-doctoral experience is preferred;
• A current contractual relationship with a university or a public or private non-profit organization based in Africa dedicated to significant scientific research in the areas indicated above;
• Excellent academic record and a proven track of relevant research experience;
• Solid working knowledge of English.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Science by Women Program

Selection Process

Applications will be subjected to a highly competitive selection process by the Women for Africa Foundation’s Scientific Committee. The jury will evaluate the following criteria:

• The candidate’s research career, curriculum vitae and experience as an independent research group leader.
• The project’s scientific-technical quality and innovative potential.
• The expected and measurable economic or social impact of the research project.
• The candidate’s plan is to communicate and disseminate the project’s results.
• The proper consideration of ethical issues where appropriate.

Documents Required for Application

Candidates must submit the following documents:

• Letter of Interest (max. 1 page)
• Full curriculum vitae (Europass format is recommended)
• Fully filled form
• A brief but concise description of the project to be developed in the Spanish host centre (max. 2 pages).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit FMxA website