Apply Now for the funded Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship (DSAWH Fellowship) – 2026 Cohort

Ednah Carrick October 13, 2025

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Closing Date: 3 November 2025

Apply Now for the funded Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship (DSAWH Fellowship) – 2026 Cohort

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 the DSAWH 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.

Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship Overview

This nine month long fellowship seeks to advance women’s health in Africa by providing training and support to 20 female scholars based in Africa and working on addressing women’s health problems. Participants will receive mentoring and training in data science and scientific writing. Participants must be pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, or be a post graduate researcher working on women’s health. 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. The second cohort will consist of researchers in East and Southern Africa. The Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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.