Veterinary vaccine fellowships for female post-docs in developing countries
Launched in September 2015, the Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) is a seven-year initiative developed by Global Affairs Canada, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and IDRC. It represents a joint investment of CA$57 million to support the development, production, and commercialization of innovative vaccines against livestock diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
To improve the incorporation of gender equity across all LVIF programming (including vaccine discovery and development), LVIF is developing a set of projects that target women’s participation and benefit from agricultural and livestock systems that increase livestock productivity and improve household food security.
LVIF is now focusing on strengthening the participation and empowerment of women scientists in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Lack of sufficient career mentorship and family responsibilities have been identified as major impediments to the advancement of early career women scientists in LMICs. In this project, the LVIF and the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network will jointly develop a fellowship program that will support early-career female researchers in LMICs to gain experience, develop capacity, and further their careers in veterinary vaccine science.
Project ID
109123
Project Status
Completed
End Date
Duration
24 months
IDRC Officer
Wendy Manchur
Total Funding
CA$ 265,647.00
Location
South Asia
South of Sahara
Programs
Climate-Resilient Food Systems
Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund
Institution Country
United Kingdom
Institution
The University Court of The University of Edinburgh
Institution Website
Outputs
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Bridging the career-advancement opportunity gap for women researchers in LMICs Article
Author(s): Baraké, Evelyn, Manchur, Wendy Language: English |
First cohort of IVVN fellows share their achievements and reflect on the programme's impact at a special online event Article
Author(s): International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) Language: English |
Mentoring fellowships for women in low-and middle income countries awarded Article
This media article introduces the six women from low-and-middle income countries that received funding as part of a fellowship programme. The programme is jointly funded by Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network. Author(s): International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) Language: English |
Veterinary vaccine fellowships for female post-docs in developing countries Report
Women continue to be underrepresented in science, particularly in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs). As part of efforts to address this challenge, the project team designed a fellowship programme specifically for women working in veterinary vaccinology in LMICs. The programme funded fellowship awards of up to £50,000 per fellowship to support the professional development of women in LMICs by enabling them to work with senior local and international mentors on a defined piece of research. The research problem is still relevant after this project has ended and this project highlighted the continued need to support women in science, particularly in LMICs, and illustrates the incredible amount that can be achieved with relatively small amounts of research funding, short research projects and great mentorship. Author(s): Hamilton, Carly Language: English |