African Women in Science (AWIS) Program 2027 & 2028
African Center for Aquatic Research and Education (ACARE)
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
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About This Scholarship
The AWIS Program is a prestigious 11-month fellowship designed to empower early-career African women scientists working in freshwater and aquatic research across the African Great Lakes region. Participants receive world-class mentorship, leadership training, scientific capacity building, and international exposure to accelerate their careers in sustainability and aquatic science.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Advanced scientific and leadership training
- Mentorship from global experts and senior researchers
- Access to professional networks across Africa and internationally
- Career development opportunities
- Exposure to cutting-edge freshwater and aquatic research
- Possible international travel to the United States and Canada
- Conference participation and oral presentation opportunity at the International Association of Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) conference
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a woman scientist from the ten riparian countries of the African Great Lakes region
- 2 Must be actively working on freshwater-related issues, aquatic ecosystems, fisheries, wetlands, tributaries, or associated water systems
- 3 Must be conducting research or studies connected to the African Great Lakes or transferable freshwater systems in the region
- 4 Early-career scientist status required