YOUNG FEMALE SCIENTIST PROGRAMME 2026

A call for applications has been launched by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in collaboration with Okayama University (Japan), within the framework of the “Young Female Scientist Programme 2026.”

Launched in 2020, this programme aims to strengthen human capital in developing countries in the fields of science, technology, and innovation, thereby contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It offers eligible young female scientists the opportunity to conduct advanced research activities at Okayama University for a period ranging from 14 to 30 days, between October and December 2026.

Eligibility criteria:

Be under 40 years of age.

Hold a PhD degree or be enrolled in a PhD programme.

Demonstrate proficiency in English or Japanese. 

Have an excellent academic record.

It is possible to select one candidate per Regional Conference and one candidate per research entity under the supervision of the Directorate-General for Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT), no later than 13 March 2026, by completing the attached application form.

 Download the form uploads/site/file_69af3c97a6d7c6.45456695.pdf.