Women researchers and academics around the world – this one’s for you!
30-01-26
The world needs more women in research. That’s why Danida Fellowship Centre and the Mawazo Institute are launching “More Women in Research: Learn and Lead Together”. It is a new initiative offering learning events, collaboration and mentorship for women researchers worldwide.
This is your invitation to be part of something bigger that lasts beyond a single programme: a connected, international community of women academics working together to drive change, share knowledge and shape what comes next. Participation is free and for all, as this community is about women in academia helping and supporting each other to move forward.
More Women in Research: Learn and Lead Together will build on the voices of the More Women in Research Community, the More Women in Research Manifesto and Mawazo’s 2025 Status of African Women in Research report. Women researchers from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe are coming together to take action.
Through a series of online learning events in 2026–27, the programme will explore key topics including mentorship, research funding, research communication and the use of AI in research. Participants will engage through live Zoom sessions and self-paced learning, supported by peer exchange and mentoring.
The launch event will feature three keynote speakers representing Africa, Asia and Latin America:
- Professor Sarah Ssali, deputy vice-chancellor, Makerere University, Uganda
- Professor Phan Thi Van, programme director, IDH, Vietnam
- Professor Elizabeth Loza-Rubio, National Institute for Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research, Mexico
Who can take part?
Women researchers, Danida fellows, alumni and friends of Danida Fellowship Centre and the Mawazo Institute, as well as any interested women academics and researchers – at both junior and senior levels.
By registering for the launch, you will join the More Women in Research: Learn and Lead Together mailing list and receive invitations to future sessions, with no obligation to participate.
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