Scholars in Global Women’s Health Research Program
Forecasted
Scholars in Global Women’s Health Research Program supports mid-career researchers in Africa with training, mentorship, and networking to strengthen leadership in women’s health research and innovation.
Funder: National Academy of Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Training, mentorship, networking, and a travel budget for NAM-organized events
Summary: LEA-WH strengthens women’s health research and innovation leadership across Africa through professional development and international mentorship.
Key Information: Open only to African applicants working in Africa and affiliated with organizations based in Africa.
Description
The Scholars in Global Women’s Health Research Program, also known as Leadership for Innovation and Excellence in Accelerating Research on Women’s Health (LEA-WH), is run by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in partnership with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). It targets African mid-career women’s health researchers with potential to take on expanded leadership roles and lead impactful research and innovation.
KEMRI hosts the program and delivers training, while NAM facilitates mentorship and networking through its membership and international networks. In-person and virtual convenings are supplemented by asynchronous professional development. The program aims to increase the international visibility of scholars’ work, strengthen grant-writing and research leadership skills, and build lasting networks of mentors and peers. Intended outcomes include career advancement, mentorship of junior colleagues, and research-driven products and innovations.
