Scholars in Global Women’s Health Research Program
Forecasted
The National Academy of Medicine's Scholars in Global Women’s Health Research Program offers African researchers a year-long fellowship to advance women’s health science, leadership, and innovation.
Funder: National Academy of Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No stipend provided; all travel, accommodation, and convening costs covered for up to 20 fellows per year in a 12-month program
Summary: Empowers early- and mid-career African women’s health researchers through a year-long leadership, mentorship, and networking fellowship.
Key Information: Open exclusively to nationals or permanent residents of African countries working at African institutions; no direct stipend, but full participation costs are covered.
Description
The Scholars in Global Women’s Health Research Program, administered by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in partnership with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), is a prestigious 12-month fellowship designed to accelerate the careers of early- and mid-career African researchers, clinicians, and innovators in women’s health. The program builds leadership capacity, enhances research and innovation skills, and fosters a pan-African and international network of peers and mentors.
Participants engage in a blend of in-person and virtual convenings, receive structured mentorship, and benefit from technical and leadership training. The curriculum covers research methods, data science, biostatistics, regulatory pathways, translational science, executive coaching, communication, and team-building. Scholars also participate in global convenings, including events in Africa and the United States.
The program aims to:
- Elevate the visibility and impact of African women’s health research and innovation.
- Build sustainable networks for mentorship and collaboration.
- Sharpen skills in grant writing, leadership, and project management.
- Support the development of research outputs, prototypes, and policy-relevant solutions.
Fellows are expected to commit approximately 30–40% of their working time to program activities over the year, in addition to their responsibilities at their home institutions.
