UNESCO Launches WINGS Caribbean to Advance Science, Women and Caribbean Transformation

WINGS Caribbean builds on a growing portfolio of UNESCO initiatives supporting women and girls in science across the region. Together, these initiatives reflect a sustained commitment to supporting women at different stages of the scientific journey, from inspiring the next generation to enabling established researchers and innovators to make a greater impact.

WINGS Caribbean is designed to complement this pathway by addressing a different stage of the scientific career: supporting mid-career and advanced-career women to take their research and innovation further, strengthen its application to Caribbean priorities, and translate scientific achievement into leadership and tangible societal impact.

WINGS Caribbean is being implemented by the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean, in technical collaboration with The University of the West Indies, Mona, Faculty of Science and Technology, and the Caribbean Academy of Sciences.

Through the two fellowship streams, UNESCO and its partners aim to strengthen scientific excellence, increase the visibility and leadership of women in research and innovation, and build a growing regional network of women whose work is helping shape a more resilient, innovative and sustainable Caribbean.

Applications are open to eligible women nationals of UNESCO Member States and Associate Members in the English-speaking and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. Each selected fellow will receive USD 10,000 for a project lasting up to 12 months.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026 at 11.59 pm Jamaica time (UTC−5)

WINGS Caribbean Call for Applications

WINGS Caribbean Online Application Form

For further information, please contact the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean at [email protected]