UNESCO WINGS Caribbean fellowship

The UNESCO WINGS Caribbean fellowship (Women Inspiring New Generations in Science) awards two fellowships to support women scientists and innovators in the Caribbean to develop and implement projects with measurable societal benefits. The programme targets mid-career and advanced-career women researchers, innovators and professionals working on regional priorities such as climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, digital innovation, applied scientific research and social entrepreneurship. Fellows have up to 12 months to implement projects and the programme awards two grants of USD 10,000 each, one in STEM and one focused on social impact. The initiative is led by the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean in technical collaboration with the Caribbean Academy of Sciences and the University of the West Indies, Mona.

Grant award of USD 10,000 for project implementation, up to 12 months of project support, increased visibility and regional networking opportunities

Mid-career and advanced-career women researchers, innovators and professionals from UNESCO Member States and Associate Members in the English-speaking and Dutch-speaking Caribbean working on eligible projects addressing regional priorities.

Applicants should consult the official WINGS Caribbean call and application materials available through UNESCO and submit according to the instructions in the official call.