Scaling up for gender responsive agricultural research and development in Africa

Recently, in July 2017, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) launched a new initiative that has now positioned it to scale up its contribution to agricultural research and development. The initiative, Gender Responsive Agricultural Research and Development (GRARD), seeks to support institutions to design research agendas that can drive sustainable and inclusive growth, by […]

Empowering African Female Scientists To Reach Their Full Potential

This article was first published on the Global Risk insights website. Founded in 2008, Kenya-based African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) started off as a career-development program dedicated to widening the pipeline of African female scientists leading agricultural research and development. Today, AWARD has expanded its vision, working toward inclusive, agriculture-driven prosperity for Africa by strengthening […]

La date limite pour la soumission des candidatures pour le programme One Planet Fellowship a été reportée au 28 février 2021

Nairobi, le 11 février 2021– L’appel à candidatures pour l’édition 2021 du programme One Planet Fellowship reste ouvert jusqu’au 28 février 2021. African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) et Agropolis Fondation assurent la mise en oeuvre du programme One Planet Fellowship qui vise le développement de carrière à travers le renforcement des capacités […]

Deadline to Apply for the One Planet Fellowship Extended to February 28, 2021

Nairobi, February 11, 2021– The call to apply for the 2021 cohort of the One Planet Fellowship has been extended to February 28, 2021. Implemented by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) together with Agropolis Fondation, the One Planet Fellowship is a career-accelerator designed to enhance the capacity of high potential agricultural researchers […]

Empowering African Female Scientists To Reach Their Full Potential

Achieving the Balance: Women’s Empowerment for Gender-Responsive Agricultural Research and Development

About three decades ago, the United States officially dedicated and recognized March as the Women’s History Month, when the contributions of women to society are highlighted and recognized.

AWARD Fellow and One Planet Laureate Candidate win the 2020 Young African Phosphorus Fellowship Awards

Dr. Mariam Soma, a 2019 AWARD Fellow, from Burkina Faso, and Dr. Austin Phiri, a 2019 One Planet Laureate Candidate from Malawi are among five recipients of the 2020 Young African Phosphorus awards.

AWARD Fellow promoted to professor at Nigeria’s Bowen University

A 2009 AWARD Fellow and a three-time Mentor, Bolanle otegbayo, from Nigeria has been promoted to the rank of professor at Bowen University, Nigeria.

Reflecting on 2020 as we Celebrate our Achievements Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

The year 2020 was truly an extraordinary year. With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc across health systems, food systems, and life as we knew it, 2020 was a stark reminder of the fundamental importance of scientific research. As we begin a new year, we are committed to remaining optimistic and nimble even as we are […]

Lancement de l’appel à candidatures pour l’édition 2021 de l’initiative One Planet Fellowship

Le troisième appel à candidatures pour l’initiative One Planet Fellowship est maintenant lancé. L’initiative One Planet Fellowship vise à développer un vibrant réseau intergénérationnel de scientifiques africains et européens pour conduire une recherche qui permet de répondre aux besoins et priorités des agriculteurs africains en matière d’adaptation au changement climatique. Dans sa seconde édition en […]