African Agriculture Science Competitions and Awards

Each category is unique and will follow a specific and meticulous process to identify the winners.

The Young Professionals in Science Award:

The purpose is to identify the most promising and innovative work and excellence of young scientists; ages 25 – 40 years old.

Specifically the competition and award will recognize and highlight the future leaders and innovators in agricultural science with the potential to have high impact and contribution to the African development.

Women in Science Award:

The purpose is to give recognition to outstanding women engaged in innovative research and communication of scientific results and technologies to end‐users that contribute towards improved productivity and incomes of farmers and agro entrepreneurs especially women.

Thiscompetition and award is expected to raise the profile of innovative women involved in science who can act as role models for other women and the youth and contribute towards achieving the eradication of poverty, hunger and gender inequality.

Deadline: 6th January

For more award information and application, see: African Agriculture Science Competitions and Awards Website