Fellowships Available for Female Scientists in Africa

Fellowships Available for Female Scientists in Africa Fellowships Available for Female Scientists in Africa Fellowships Available for Female Scientists in AfricaThe LOral Foundation is now accepting applications through April 29 for the seventh LOralUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for Women in Science Fellowships program for female scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa. The foundation will award fellowships of 5,000 Euros apiece (approximately $5,700 U.S.) to 12 African Ph.D. students enrolled in a university in Sub-Saharan Africa and also fellowships of 10,000 Euros each (approximately $11,400 U.S.) to two postdoctoral researchers working in a laboratory or research institute registered in the region.The program is open to women who a currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree or have obtained a Ph.D. degree in life or physical sciences. Applicants must be citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country. In addition, Ph.D. students applying for a fellowship sho uld be no mora than 40 years old by the programs April 29 closing date, while post-doctoral applicants should be no more than 45 years old on that date. For more information on the LOralUNESCO for Women in Science Fellowships for Sub-Saharan Africa or to apply, visit www.fwis.fr/en/fellowships/563718998.