Are you a passionate woman researcher committed to addressing women’s health challenges in Africa? Applications are now open for the Data Science to Advance Women’s Health (DSAWH) Fellowship – 2026 Cohort — a transformative 9-month 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.
What the Fellowship Offers
Participants will benefit from:
- Advanced training in modern data science and analytical methods.
- Comprehensive support in scientific writing, publishing, and communicating research outcomes.
- Full sponsorship to attend the prestigious DSA Annual Summer School & Workshop.
- Funding coverage for open-access journal publication fees.
- Personalized mentorship from leading researchers and professionals in data science and health.
Why Apply?
The DSAWH Fellowship is more than just training; it’s an opportunity to grow as a researcher, gain global exposure, and contribute to solving real-world challenges that affect women across the continent. Fellows will leave the program with strengthened technical capacity, published research, and a professional network that lasts well beyond the fellowship.
Key Dates
Applications Open: 6 October 2025
Applications Close: 3 November 2025
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a movement driving innovation and equity in women’s health research through data science.
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