TWAS-UNESCO 2021 Associateship Scheme for Researchers from Developing Countries

In collaboration with UNESCO and a number of centres of excellence in the South, TWAS has instituted a Joint Associateship Scheme to enable competent researchers from the South to visit these centres regularly. An associate is appointed for three years during which he/she can visit a Centre twice for research collaboration. TWAS provides travel support for the associates and a contribution towards subsistence costs up to USD300.00 per month while living expenses are covered by the host centres.

• Table of Content
• About The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
• TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme
• Aim and Benefits of TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme
• Requirements for TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme

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

Aim and Benefits of TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme

The Associateship covers the associate's travel expenses and a monthly contribution of USD300 towards incidental local expenses. The host centre covers accommodation and food, and provides the research facilities.

Requirements for TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme Qualification

• Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree.
• The selection of associates is highly competitive; appointments are made on the basis of merit. Special consideration is given to scientists from isolated institutions in developing countries.
• Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants also need to upload the following documentation:

1. Scanned copy of the applicant's passport, even if expired (page with applicant's name and surname);
2. Supporting Statement from Head of Home Institution;
3. The applicant's curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages);
4. The applicant's full list of publications;
5. PhD certificate;
6. Two letters of recommendation by two referees, one of whom should be from an expert from another country;
7. A recent invitation letter - on the host institution’s letterhead paper - from one of the Institutions listed in the files available here.

Application Deadline

December 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