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East-Africa

EASTERN AFRICA

42% of Mawazo Fellowship applicants for Mawazo’s 2025 Fellowship cohort, were from Eastern Africa. The Eastern Africa Fact Sheet highlights the landscape for Eastern African women researchers.

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Western-Africa

WESTERN AFRICA

35% of Mawazo Fellowship applicants for Mawazo’s 2025 Fellowship cohort, were from Western Africa. The Western Africa Fact Sheet highlights the landscape for Western African women researchers.

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Central-Africa

CENTRAL AFRICA

6% of Mawazo Fellowship applicants for Mawazo’s 2025 Fellowship cohort, were from Central Africa. The Central Africa Fact Sheet highlights the landscape for Central African women researchers.

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Southern-Africa

SOUTHERN AFRICA

16% of Mawazo Fellowship applicants for Mawazo’s 2025 Fellowship cohort, were from Southern Africa. The Southern Africa Fact Sheet highlights the landscape for Southern African women researchers.

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Gendered-Ageism

GENDERED AGEISM

56% applicants for Mawazo’s 2025 Fellowship cohort, fell within the 30-39 age bracket. The Gendered Ageism Fact Sheet highlights the landscape for African women researchers across varying age cohorts.

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Gendered-Ageism

IMPACT OF CARE-GIVING

75% of Mawazo Fellowship applicants for Mawazo’s 2025 Fellowship cohort, identified as primary caregivers. The Impact of Caregiving Fact Sheet highlights the landscape for African women researchers who have the...

Gendered-Ageism

RECOMMENDATIONS

The 2025 Status of African Women in Research Report offers an in-depth look at the experiences of African women pursuing doctoral studies. Here are its recommendations.

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