Science by Women programme 2017 for African women researchers (fully funded to Spain)

Eligibility requirements

• Being a woman

• Nationality of an African country.

• PhD with at least 3 years of post-doctoral professional experience

• 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

• Excellent academic record and proven track of relevant research experience

• Solid working knowledge of English

• Proven experience leading a research group

Successful candidates will have access to the following benefits:

• Flight from their centre of origin to the host institution and back

• Living allowance of 2.400 Euros gross per month to cover accommodation, personal expense and health and occupational accident insurance coverage.

Deadline for applications is September 20, 2017.

Only applications submitted in English via the Science by Women microsite at www.mujeresporafrica.eswill be accepted. They must include the following documents:

• Letter of Interest ( max. 1page)

• Full curriculum vitae

• Fully filled form

• Brief but concise description of the project to be developed in the Spanish host centre (max. 2 pages)

• A letter of the prospective host group’s stating its interest to support the project proposed by the candidate