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Gender Responsive Research for Optimized Women Fellowship 2026 for African Women Breeders
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The Gender Responsive Research for Optimized Women (GROW) Fellowship 2026 is designed for African women breeders engaged in crop improvement research. This immersive non-residential fellowship aims to enhance the leadership and visibility of women professionals in plant breeding, empowering them to lead gender-responsive breeding research and influence scientific and policy agendas.
Participants will benefit from a series of face-to-face and virtual activities, including leadership training, structured mentoring, knowledge forums, and networking opportunities, all aimed at fostering a supportive community of women in agricultural research.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Citizens of any African country.
- Hold at least a Master’s degree in plant or livestock breeding.
- Actively engaged in crop or livestock improvement research with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Affiliated with universities, national agricultural research institutions, private firms, or other organizations involved in crop improvement.
- Available and committed to participating fully in all fellowship activities over a two-year period.
- Not currently participating in other AWARD Fellowships.
