The OWSD Early Career Fellowship is a prestigious award that offers up to USD 50,000 to women who have completed their PhDs in STEM subjects and are employed at academic or scientific research institutes in Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs).
The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), established this fellowship to enable women scientists to lead research projects in regions where scientific and technological resources are scarce.
Through the provision of financial support, mentorship, and networking opportunities, the fellowship empowers women to overcome barriers and make significant contributions to their fields.
OWSD Early Career Fellowship – Details
The OWSD Early Career Fellowship runs for two years and offers a grant of up to USD 50,000 to support research endeavors.
The Fellowship covers fellows’ research expenses but does not include the fellow’s salary, which must be guaranteed by the employing institution.
In addition, the fellowship requires the institution to waive any overhead or indirect costs associated with the research project, ensuring maximum utilization of the grant funds.
Financial Benefits and Rewards of OWSD Early Career Fellowship
- The OWSD Early Career Fellowship provides up to USD 50,000. The Fellowship, however, does not provide for the fellow’s salary which must be guaranteed by the fellow’s institution.
- The fellowship provides an initial advance payment of 33% percent of the total grant value
- Reimbursements of expenses made with funds advanced by the Administering Institute
- Provision of support for direct procurement done by the OWSD Secretariat on fellows’ behalf (note that only for purchases above USD 4,500)
Eligibility Requirements for OWSD Early Career Fellowship
- The OWSD Early Career Fellowship is designed to identify promising candidates poised to drive meaningful change in their communities.
- Applicants must have resided in one of the designated STLCs for at least five years;
- She must hold employment at a qualifying institution;
- Possess a PhD in a STEM field awarded within the past ten years.
- Applicants are evaluated based on the quality of their research proposal, academic qualifications, leadership skills, and outreach efforts.
Eligible STEM Fields
- Agricultural Sciences
- Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
- Biological Systems and Organisms
- Chemical Sciences
- Computing and Information Technology
- Engineering Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Neurosciences
- Physics
- Structural, Cell, and Molecular Biology
How to Apply
- Go to The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) on https://onlineforms.twas.org/apply/248 to apply
- For more details about the fellowship, visit OWSD official website at https://owsd.net/career-development/early-career-women-scientists-ecws-fellowships#eligibility
Evaluation and Selection Process
The selection process for the OWSD Early Career Fellowship prioritizes;
- Research proposals that demonstrate originality, feasibility, and potential impact.
- Emphasis is placed on the problem identification, methodology, infrastructure, and collaboration strategies outlined in the proposal.
- Applicants are also encouraged to articulate their plans for engaging with industry partners, fostering inclusivity, ensuring sustainability, and addressing ethical considerations in their research endeavors.
- Fellows are encouraged to leverage their networks to forge meaningful partnerships, facilitate knowledge exchange, and amplify the societal impact of their research outcomes.
Application Documents
- Passport (scanned copy)
- Official residency documentation for a minimum of 5 years in one of the eligible STLCs)
- PhD certificate (scanned copy)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Publications
- Reference letters (2)
- Supporting statement of the head of the applicant’s institution
- Budget file
Application Deadline
March 14, 2024.
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