African Women in Data Science Fellowship 2025

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural African Women in Data Science Fellowship. This timely initiative responds to the growing demand for data-driven leadership to tackle the pressing challenges of food insecurity and climate change across Africa. We invite ambitious African women with foundational experience in data-related work and a strong motivation to deepen their skills and apply data science for transformative impact in agrifood systems and climate resilience.

The Fellowship aims to enhance the leadership and technical capabilities of African women professionals utilizing data science to foster inclusive, evidence-based innovation in agrifood systems and climate resilience. Building on AWARD’s proven track record in cultivating African women leaders in agricultural research and development, the program adapts our Fellowship model to meet the demands of an evolving data and technology landscape.

The program targets African women from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi with demonstrated experience in data-related roles and a commitment to applying data for development. Fellows will be drawn from diverse sectors, including government, academia, research, civil society, development agencies, and the private sector.

 

• Table of Content
• About African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
• AWARD Data Science Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of AWARD Data Science Fellowship
• Requirements for AWARD Data Science Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)

AWARD is a career-development program that since 2008 has, through tailored fellowships, equipped top women agricultural scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate agricultural gains by strengthening their science and leadership skills. AWARD envisions a robust, resilient, and gender responsive agricultural innovation system working to drive prosperity and food and nutrition security for Africa. We invest in African scientists and institutions so that they can deliver innovative, sustainable, gender-responsive agricultural research and development for the continent.... continue reading

AWARD Data Science Fellowship

Application Deadline	31 Jul 2025
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
Gender	Women

Aim and Benefits of AWARD Data Science Fellowship

• Through the Fellowship, Fellows will gain a robust set of technical and leadership competencies enabling them to drive innovation, shape policies, and solve challenges at the intersection of data, gender, agrifood systems, and climate change.
• They will develop the skills to analyze complex datasets, generate actionable insights, and design innovative evidence-informed solutions.
• They will also gain hands-on experience implementing realworld use-cases, deepen institutional collaboration through professional placements, and receive structured mentorship from senior data professionals throughout the fellowship period.

Requirements for AWARD Data Science Fellowship Qualification

• Female citizens of one of the following countries: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, or Malawi.
• Hold at least a Master’s degree in one of the following: Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Data Science, Bioinformatics or related disciplines.
• Have 5 to 10 years of professional experience in a data-related role, ideally linked to agriculture, climate, or development sectors.
• Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Be committed to full participation in the 12-month program, including online and inperson activities.
• Resident in an African country throughout the Fellowship period
• Is not a selected Fellow for any other Fellowships offered by AWARD

Application Deadline

July 31, 2025

How to Apply

Applicants should carefully read the application guidelines for more information on eligibility criteria and the application process.

• Download the Application Guidelines

• Download the Fellowship brochure

For questions about the application or the Fellowship, please send an email to [email protected]

For more details, visit AWARD Fellowship webpage