The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) 2020 Visiting Expert Programme

This programme provides institutions and research groups in developing countries, especially the Least Developed Countries and those with limited outside contacts, with opportunities to establish long-term links with world leaders in areas of science other than mathematics and physics, and help develop capacity-building in their country.

• Table of Content
• About The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
• TWAS Visiting Expert Programme
• Aim and Benefits of TWAS Visiting Expert Programme
• Requirements for TWAS Visiting Expert Programme Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

TWAS Visiting Expert Programme

Application Deadline	01 Oct 2020
Type	PhD
Sponsor	The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of TWAS Visiting Expert Programme

The sponsoring organization, through TWAS, will provide the visiting expert with up to USD4,000 to cover the cost of travel, visa, accommodation and other expenses related to the visit.

Requirements for TWAS Visiting Expert Programme Qualification

As the programme is striving towards providing equal opportunities, nominations of women will be particularly welcomed. Only persons who have attained international recognition in their fields of science will be considered for support under this programme.

Documents Required for Application

The following documentation needs to be uploaded:

• brief CV of the Visiting Expert (maximum 10 pages) and list of publications;
• letter from the Visiting Expert detailing the research and teaching programme with which he/she could assist at the host institute (template available in the online form);
• supporting statement from the head of the host institution (template available in the online form).

Application Deadline

October 1, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) on onlineforms.twas.org to apply

For more details, Visit TWAS website.