“Am very proud to say that I am encouraging other Cameroonian female scientists to apply for the OWSD fellowship programme and some of them have obtained the grant."

Winning this award opened many doors for me. It has led to success in acquiring local funding.

In today’s scientific environment, in which most PhD scientists concentrate on a single specific discipline, I might shift toward a more systemic view to approach the challenge in infectious diseases.

Due to the war in Yemen, I had stopped studying for two years. This opportunity gave me the chance to complete my postgraduate studies.

All this has broadened my knowledge for this domain of science, gave me an open mind and also allowed me to learn many things.

Dr. Shammi's research will help to fill a crucial gap in the the global understanding of carbon dynamics and greenhouse gas emissions by providing data on one of the world’s largest river systems.

I really want to do something for my country. Being part of the Sudan national chapter has given me that chance.

" I can boldly declare that OWSD rewarded my brilliance thus giving me recognition and confidence in my professional arena and placed me in national and international scientific communities.”

OWSD fellowship represents a real empowering difference in my life and career

When you are following your passion, people will always see what you are doing. People will see that you are doing something different, and they will help you.