2025 Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship
- Omran Aburayya
- Mar 23
- 2 min read
If you're an African woman committed to driving policy changes for equitable agri-food systems, applications are now open for the 2025 Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship. This program aims to build a vibrant network of women policy professionals dedicated to addressing gender inequalities in agricultural policies across sub-Saharan Africa. All details in this article.
GRASP Fellowship 2025 Summary
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid (Virtual + in-person events)
Host Institution: African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
Fellowship Type: Professional Development Fellowship
Target Group: African women policy professionals
Fields of Focus: Agricultural policy, gender equality, agri-food systems
Coverage: Comprehensive training, mentorship, and networking opportunities
Fellowship Duration: Two years
Application Deadline: April 21, 2025
Start Date: To be announced
Eligible To: African women from Ghana, Rwanda, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda
GRASP Fellowship Overview
The GRASP Fellowship is designed to enhance the leadership capacity of African women in the policy field, enabling them to competently and confidently participate in policy change processes for transformative agri-food systems. The fellowship offers targeted leadership and mentoring training, catalytic funding, and access to networks to empower beneficiaries to lead policy-making processes for agricultural transformation in Africa.
Fellowship Structure
Leadership and Mentoring Training: Enhancing leadership skills and providing guidance from experienced mentors
Catalytic Funding: Supporting fellows to implement gender-responsive policy initiatives
Networking Opportunities: Connecting fellows with a diverse network of policy professionals and stakeholders
Fellowship Benefits
Fully Funded: The GRASP Fellowship is completely free for selected participants, covering all training and mentorship costs.
Catalytic Funding: Fellows receive modest financial support to implement Policy Innovation Projects (PIPs) aimed at gender-responsive policy changes.
Professional Development: Comprehensive training in leadership and policy-making
Mentorship: Guidance from experienced professionals in the field
Networking: Access to a network of like-minded professionals committed to gender-responsive policy change
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Must be a national of Ghana, Rwanda, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, or Uganda
Professional Engagement: Actively engaged in policy-related work addressing gender inequalities in agri-food systems
Commitment: Willingness to commit to a two-year program participation
Application Procedure
To be considered for the GRASP Fellowship 2025, Applicants are required to:
1. Complete the Online Application:
Submit applications through the designated online application portal. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.
2. Prepare Necessary Documents:
Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process. These include identification documents, educational certificates, and any other relevant materials.
3. Submit by Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by April 21, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
ℹ️ For more information, visit the official fellowship Webpage.
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