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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.

 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. Almost 300 centres have been selected to participate in the Scheme. 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.

In 1994, in cooperation with UNESCO, TWAS instituted an Associateship Scheme to help counteract the brain drain affecting many developing countries. The programme supports regular visits by researchers from developing countries to centres of excellence in the South. Almost 300 centres of excellence in the South have agreed to participate in the programme.


TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers

Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2020
TypeResearch Grant
SponsorThe World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers

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.

Appointments have a fixed duration of three years. During this time, the associate is entitled to visit the host centre twice, for a period of 2 to 3 months each time. Subject to the availability of funds, the appointment may be renewed for a further 3-year term.

Requirements for TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme for Researchers

  1. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree.
  2. 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.

Application Documents

  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. It should contain the proposed time of the visits (two to three months for each visit) and should refer to the proposed cooperation. It should be made evident that the applicant and the proposed host have been in contact regarding the scientific work to be done during the visit and that the conditions for conducting the work have been agreed in terms of the timing of the visit and the facilities available.

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

Applicants must complete the online application form. While filling in the online application, applicants also need to upload the following documentation as listed above

For more details, visit TWAS/UNESCO website


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