International Development Research Centre — Fellowships for Early-Career Women Scientists

In partnership with UNESCO’s Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), IDRC announces the first call for applications for the new Early Career Women Scientists (ECWS) fellowships. Fellowships with a value of up to US$50 thousand each will be awarded to women scientists from countries where the capacity for science and technology is lagging. ECWS fellows will be supported for two years. While the online application portal will open on 30 June 2018, applicants are strongly encouraged to begin preparing their project proposals now. The deadline for applications is 31 August 2018. About this opportunity