FELLOWSHIP 2026 FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA WOMEN SCHOLARS

PROVIDER; DATA SCIENCE TO ADVANCE WOMEN’S HEALTH (DSAWH)
TYPE OF OPPORTUNITY; program designed to equip women scientists with the knowledge, tools, and networks to make data-driven impact in health research.
Through this fellowship, 20 early-career women researchers from Eastern and Southern Africa will join a vibrant community of innovators, mentors, and leaders advancing the frontiers of women’s health using data science.
HOW TO APPLY
Online application
Visit the Official Webpage of the Data Science to Advance Women’s Health (DSAWH) Fellowship
https://www.datascienceafrica.org/dsa-f/dsawh-2026

v Participants will receive mentoring and training in data science and scientific writing.
v Participants must be pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, or be a post graduate researcher working on women’s health.
v Participants should also have a draft of a first authored research paper. The selected fellows will use the skills learned from this fellowship to advance their careers, publish in scientific journals and contribute to their field.
v The second cohort will consist of researchers in East and Southern Africa.

Participants will benefit from:
v Advanced training in modern data science and analytical methods
v Comprehensive support in scientific writing, publishing, and communicating research outcomes
v Full sponsorship to attend the prestigious DSA Annual Summer School & Workshop
v Funding coverage for open-access journal publication fees
v Personalized mentorship from leading researchers and professionals in data science and health