Good news! TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers from Developing Countries is currently open.In conjunction with UNESCO and a lot of centres of excellence in the South, TWAS has set up as a Joint Associateship Scheme to enable proficient researchers from the South to visit these centres frequently. An associate is allotted for three years during which he/she can visit a Centre twice for research collaboration.
In conjunction with UNESCO and many centres of excellence in the South, TWAS has instituted a Joint Associateship Scheme to empower proficient researchers from the South to visit these centres frequently. Nearly 300 centres have been designated to partake in the Scheme. TWAS offers travel funding for the associates and a contribution towards subsistence costs up to USD300.00 each month while living costs are funded by the host centres.
TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences for the evolvement of science in developing nations – works to support sustainable prosperity via research, education, policy and diplomacy. TWAS is an international science academy based in Trieste, Italy. TWAS was created in the year 1983 by noteworthy individuals of scientists from the developing world, under the leadership of Abdus Salam, the Pakistani physicist and Nobel laureate. They hold a belief that developing countries, by building strength in science and engineering, could build the knowledge and skill to address such trials as hunger, disease and poverty. From the beginning, the Academy had necessary support from Italian scientists and political leaders.
Study Level: Postgraduate
Gender: Men and Women
Application Deadline: December 1, 2020
Aim and Benefits of TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers from Developing Countries
TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers from Developing Nationscovers the associate’s travel expenses and a monthly contribution of USD300 towards incidental local costs. The host centre finances housing and food, and provides the research facilities.
Appointments have a fixed duration of three years. During this time, the associate is entitled to visit the host centre two times, for duration of 2 to 3 months each time. Subject to the accessibility to funds, the appointment may be renewed for a further 3-year term.
Eligibility for TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers from Developing Countries
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree.
- The selection of associates is highly competitive; appointments are made on the basis of merit. Special contemplation is given to scientists from isolated institutions in developing nations.
Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.
Documents Required for Application
- Scanned copy of the applicant’s passport, even if expired (page with applicant’s name and surname);
- Supporting Statement from Head of Home Institution;
- The applicant’s curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages);
- The applicant’s full list of publications;
- PhD certificate;
- Two letters of recommendation by two referees, one of whom should be from an expert from another country;
- A recent invitation letter – on the host institution’s letterhead paper – from one of the Institutions listed in the files available here. It should comprise the proposed time of the visits (two to three months for every visit) and should refer to the proposed cooperation. It should be made evident that the candidate and the proposed host have been in contact concerning the scientific work to be done during the visit and that the conditions for carrying out the work have been agreed in terms of the timing of the visit and the facilities available.
Steps to Apply for TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers from Developing Countries
Interested and qualified? Go to The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) on onlineforms.twas.org to apply for TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers from Developing Countries.
Applicants must complete the online application form. While filling in the online application, candidates also need to upload the documentation as itemized above
For more details on TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers from Developing Countries, visit TWAS/UNESCO website.