Women in Science - Ikala STEM Opportunities

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗪𝗶𝗖𝘆𝗦) 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
No specific deadline

According to the (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study, women’s participation currently makes up approximately 24% of the cybersecurity workforce, with even fewer women holding managerial or senior positions. This begins early on, with fewer females being interested in technology at the grade-school level, which results in fewer women choosing cybersecurity as a profession in industry or academia. It is with this need in mind that – Strathmore University and Standard Chartered are partnering to run a program for Women in Cybersecurity.

The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Fellowship Program by Strathmore University is designed to empower women with hands-on training, mentorship, and resources to thrive in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. Whether you're just starting or looking to level up your skills, this could be your next big step!

The entire program is virtual with the technical training delivered through a Learning Management System, with content developed by subject matter experts in cybersecurity. The training is self-paced, allowing participants to learn at their own speed.

Eligibility:
The program is designed for junior women in the cybersecurity industry or those aspiring to enter the field. The goal is to help them develop the skills and confidence needed to advance in their careers.

For more details and to apply, visit:
https://womenincybersec.strathmore.edu/

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
Deadline: 15 June 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros is pleased to offer awards for full-time study towards a master’s degree at a higher education institution in the United States for the 2026-2027 academic year. Fulbright funding is limited to TWO years maximum. Awards are contingent upon approval by the Fulbright Scholarship Board (FSB), availability of funds, and successful academic placement.

Eligibilty - Applicants must:
- Be a citizen or national of Madagascar or the Union of the Comoros currently residing in their home country.
- Hold a “Maîtrise” degree, M-1 with a degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization.
- Have English proficiency sufficient to realistically accomplish full-time US. graduate-level study.
- Nominees must meet the minimum scores on required standardized tests (TOEFL/IELTS, GRE/GMAT).
- Have outstanding academic records, references, and experience in the chosen field (such as in STEM areas).
- Be highly motivated and committed to completing the program and returning home.
- Have no extensive or recent experience in the United States.

To apply and for further details:
https://mg.usembassy.gov/2026-2027-fulbright-foreign-student-program


Copyright & Poster credit: U.S. Embassy in Madagascar

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲
Deadline: 21 May 2025

Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy (DARA) currently runs a FULLY FUNDED basic training programme in radio astronomy in 8 African countries including Madagascar.

Each year, in each country, up to ten graduates in physics or another relevant discipline undergo basic training in radio astronomy, delivered in four intensive, two-week units. These cover: astrophysics; technical training in using a radio telescope; radio astronomy observation; and data reduction and analysis.

Training is delivered by radio astronomy experts from the project’s UK and South Africa partners. Trainees also receive a week of computer training in the use of Linux and python from the Centre for High Performance Computing in South Africa. These computing skills underpin many areas of research and commercial activity.​

The basic training programme is fully funded by the University of Leeds, and therefore trainees will not have to pay a fee or any costs. The training package includes accommodation, meals and travel to the training venues in South Africa and Kenya. An out-of-pocket allowance will also be included to cover other incidental expenses.

Eligibility
- A citizen of the participating countries with a degree in Physics or related fields.
- Anyone wishing to undertake the training or to be re-trained in astronomy. No prior experience of astrophysics is required.

For more details and to apply, visit:
https://www.dara-project.org/basic-program


Copyright & Poster credit: DARA

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝗩𝗼𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
Deadline: 15 May 2025

Publishing research findings is mandatory for Malagasy PhD students from some universities in Madagascar. In this way, students will transform their ideas into published discoveries. However, there are still barriers that prevent students from writing and publishing their work.

𝐕𝐨𝐚𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚 | 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 is a 10-week mentoring program supported by Ary Saina and Razafindratsima Lab, with funding support from the Lemur Conservation Network. The initiative aims to support Malagasy PhD students in transforming their dissertation chapters into manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Students will receive general instructions and tips via weekly webinars and then work independently to write. The majority of the webinars will be in Malagasy, but there will be slides in English. For webinar sessions in English, we can offer translation into Malagasy and/or French as necessary.

One mentor is paired with at least one mentee, depending on the mentor’s availability. Call for applications is now open for mentees and mentors.

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀: Malagasy PhD students who need support in writing their manuscript. Students who work in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Sciences or related field are invited to apply. Registration is free of charge.

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Anyone who can help and support Malagasy PhD students in achieving their thesis goal by writing their manuscripts.

To apply and for further details, visit:
https://voasoratra.weebly.com/

Copyright & Poster credit: Ary Saina / Razafindratsima Lab

𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥–𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Deadline: 4 May 2025

CATER Schools aim to create an environment where students, early-career researchers, lecturers, and practitioners across disciplines and sectors can together learn, discuss and re-interpret the latest knowledge at the forefront of climate risk resilience and action in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The 11-day 2025 CATER school, with a mix of lectures, project assignments, activities, free time and outings, will be held from October 27 to November 6 in Nosy Be, Madagascar, embedded within the context of the Anticipatory Climate Adaptation for Communities In Africa (ACACIA) Horizon Europe project.
Participants will explore climate risk science, disaster preparedness, and community resilience, rooted in the context of floods and tropical cyclones in Madagascar.

Eligibility
Postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, early-career researchers, and practitioners from diverse background who are engaged with, working in a sector threatened by, or generally interested in learning about, climate risk, resilience and action.

The school fee is €500, which covers meals, accommodation, field trips, activities, and airport transfers. Participants must pay for their own travel to and from Nosy-Be, as well as visa costs and insurance.

For applicants from low- and middle-income countries, there is financial support including a stipend to cover travel costs and a fee waiver to cover the €500 school fee. Both can be requested in the application form.

For more details and to apply, visit:
https://caterschools.net/2025-school

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗧𝗕𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁
Deadline: 22 April 2025 (5am GMT)

The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC) is a scientific professional society functioning as an international body to promote research, education, and communication of tropical biology and conservation. As part of ATBC’s mission to promote excellence in the next generation of tropical biologists, the ATBC offers Seed Research Grants to support graduate student research projects addressing tropical biology and conservation.

Grants of up to $1,000 each will be awarded and may be used for international/domestic travel, lodging, meals, and other research-related expenses.

Eligibility
- Applicants must be an ATBC member at the time of application’s deadline. If you are not already a member, you can join ATBC.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree program (Master’s or Doctoral) at the time of application’s deadline. For Doctoral students, applications will be accepted from students in their first three years of their Ph.D. program.
- Applicants are only eligible for one ATBC Seed Research Grant per graduate degree program.
- ATBC Seed Grant funding prioritizes research involving fieldwork. However, other types of research
contributing to biodiversity and conservation will also be considered, including museum based research, or
research involving agricultural or urban systems, provided the central focus of the work is on biodiversity and conservation.

For more details and to apply: https://conta.cc/3wsvt74


Poster credit: ATBC

𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐊𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐓! 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲
Deadline: 23 March 2025

The programme AFRIKA KOMMT! brings together the most visionary young leaders from Africa and German companies. Companies benefit from the expertise, knowledge, local network and unique African perspective of the young professionals. The African fellows dive deep into the German corporate specifics, German business spirit and the German culture.

The programme entails selection of top tier professionals from all African countries and facilitating a one year personal and professional transformational journey in Germany. This encompasses German language lessons, international management trainings, study tours and peaks in an 8-month practical training at the host company.

The AFRIKA KOMMT! programme is entirely financed by the participating companies. As a fellow, all costs related to your participation in the fellowship programme will be covered (flights, accommodation, monthly stipend, trainings, language course).

Eligibility
- Be a Citizen of any African country;
- Have a University degree in a relevant subject including STEM subjects. Postgraduate degree is an advantage;
- Have two to five years work experience;
- Have excellent English language skills. Basic knowledge of the German language is an advantage;
- Not be older than 35 years at the time of application.

For further details, visit: https://afrika-kommt.de

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟’𝗢𝗿𝗲́𝗮𝗹-𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝗦𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Deadline: 7 April 2025

UNESCO and Fondation L’Oréal are pleased to launch the 16th edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents - Sub-Saharan Africa Program to support young women scientists in Africa.

In 2025, 30 endowments will be awarded to Sub-Saharan African women researchers:
Doctorate: €10 000
Post-doctorate: €15 000

Eligibility:
• Having the nationality of a Sub-Saharan African country including Madagascar;
• Working in a research laboratory or institution in one of the region’s countries or being
enrolled in a doctoral programme at a University in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Pursuing research in life and environmental sciences, physical sciences,
mathematics, computer and information sciences, engineering sciences and
technology.

To apply and for further details, visit:
https://www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show/129

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳 𝐂𝐞́𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚
Date limite: 11 Mars 2025

Vous aimez la mer, les animaux marins? Vous êtes passionné(e) par la conservation des baleines à bosse et des cétacés en générale? Vous êtes à la recherche d'un sujet de Master 2?

Un stage scientifique est fait pour vous chez Cétamada* avec pour objectif l'étude des baleines à bosse pour mieux comprendre leurs activités et leurs interactions lorsqu’elles viennent à Madagascar et dans l'Océan Indien pendant la période de reproduction.

Vos missions :
- Analyse et traitement des données photographiques des baleines à bosse;
- Identification des individus et suivi de leurs trajectoires;
- Modélisation de leurs déplacements selon les conditions environnementales;
- Participation aux recherches scientifiques sur le terrain;
- Rédaction de rapports et contribution aux publications scientifiques;
- Engagement dans les programmes de l'association pendant la saison des baleines 2025.

Votre profil
• Étudiant(e) malagasy en Master 2 en Sciences marines ou Conservation animale;
• Passionné(e) par la conservation des cétacés et la recherche sur le milieu marin;
• Disponibilité: à partir du mois de Mars;
• Un as des outils informatiques et des logiciels de traitement statistique;
• Capable de gérer des grandes quantités de données et à effectuer des analyses quantitatives et qualitatives;
• Maîtrise de la langue française et anglaise;
• Autonome, rigoureux(se) et passionné(e) du travail d'équipe.

Pour postuler, envoyez votre CV + Lettre de motivation à l’adresse : [email protected]
📞Tél : 0321209030 - 0321209032

*Cétamada est une association à but non lucratif pour la conservation des mammifères marins et de leur habitat à Madagascar.


Poster credit: Cétamada

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮
Deadline: 15 March 2025

Are you a young student, professional, expert or visionary from Africa interested in nurturing positive change in Africa’s communities, landscapes and seascapes? Apply now for a spot at the 2025 GLF Landscape Leadership Camp for the chance to connect and collaborate with other landscape leaders.

Co-designed by the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL), Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), the camp will take place over three days in NairobiKenya in June 2025.

At the 2025 GLF Landscape Leadership Camp in Africa, you will find yourself immersed in discussions, hands-on activities and field trips all carefully designed to help you navigate complex challenges, bring your landscape visions to life and collaborate across issues of finance, policy and implementation.

There is a limited number of full and partial travel scholarships available to cover some participants’ travel, accommodation and associated attendance costs to and from Kenya.

Eligibility:
- You are between the ages of 18 and 35;
- You are a citizen and current resident of an African country;
- You are passionate about thriving communities and landscapes

Applications from young women, Indigenous and rural youth, and other individuals from underrepresented groups across Africa are especially encouraged.

Please note that AI-generated responses will mean an immediate disqualification of the application.

To apply and for further details, please visit:
https://events.globallandscapesforum.org/2025-landscape-leadership-camp-nairobi/

Ny Kanty Astronomy Research Group (KARG) sy ny fikambanana Ikala STEM dia faly manasa antsika hanatrika ny hetsika fizarana izay hiarahana amin'i Dr Zara Randriamanakoto, mitondra ny lohahevitra hoe: "Inona ireo paika sy tetika hahombiazana amin'ireo irika fanararaotra".

Tongava maro eny amin'ny IOGA Ambohidempona anio Alarobia 05 Febroary 2025 amin'ny 3 ora hariva! 🕒🕒

Zara Randriamanakoto dia mpikaroka misehatra amin'ny Haikintana na Astronomia, no sady mitarika ny vondrona KARG. Anisan'ireo vehivavy Malagasy miisa 15 nosafidin'ny TotalEnergies Madagascar izay sangany amin'ny sehatra misy azy izy, noho ny fandraisany anjara lehibe eo amin’ny fampivoarana ny astronomia eto Madagasikara sy manerana ny Afrika, ary koa ny famporisihana ireo vehivavy hisehatra ny taranja siantifika.