Grants
Female Academic Leaders Fellowship
Project Title
For fellowships on women’s academic leadership in South Africa
Date
Sep. 11, 2025
Duration
24 months
Description
The Female Academic Leaders Fellowship Program (FALF), based in South Africa and founded in 2020, supports the advancement of women academics in South African higher education institutions. The program provides mentorship, leadership training, access to grant support, and peer support to foster women’s leadership. With Corporation support, FALF will expand its model beyond the University of Witwatersrand to five additional public universities in South Africa, offering fellowships that include leadership assessment, workshop training, peer mentorship, and grant funding for activities such as research and conference participation.