The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is awarding eight prizes of USD 15,000 each to individual scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years. Each prize is accompanied by a medal. Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged. The selection of the awardees is made on scientific merit and on the recommendations of the selection committees composed of TWAS members. Full details:

More About the TWAS Prizes for Scientists in Developing Countries

Level/ Field of Study

Prizes are available to individual scientists in developing countries who are in any of the following fields of science: agricultural sciences, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering sciences, mathematics, medical sciences, and physics.

Host Nationality

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Scholarship Benefits

Each year the Academy awards eight TWAS prizes of USD10, 000 each. Each prize is accompanied by a medal.

Scholarship Number

About Eight to Nine TWAS prizes will be awarded.

Eligible Nationality

TWAS Prizes for Developing Countries Scientists are targeted for Applicants of developing countries (Bangladesh, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Iran, Isl. Rep., Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, Trinidad, and Tobago. Read also if you wish to study outside your home country Simple and Detailed Answers about Applying and Winning a Scholarship

Eligibility for the TWAS Prizes

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Candidates for TWAS Prizes for Developing Countries Scientists must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years immediately prior to their nomination. They must meet at least one of the following qualifications:Scientific research achievement of outstanding significance for the development of scientific thought.Outstanding contribution to the application of Science and Technology to the industry or to human well-being in a developing country.Members of TWAS and candidates for TWAS membership are not eligible for TWAS Prizes.Self-nominations will not be considered.

Nominations

TWAS is inviting nominations from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities, and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.Nominations must be made on the nomination form and clearly state the contribution the candidate has made to the development of the particular field of science for which the prize would be awarded.The nominee’s CV and her/his complete list of publications are also required.Nominations of women scientists and scientists from scientifically lagging countries are particularly encouraged.The re-nomination of a previously declined candidate shall be accepted only if it bears substantially new elements for judgment.

Notification

The names of the winners will be announced on the first day of the TWAS 26th General Meeting.

Application Procedure  for the TWAS Prizes

How to nominate a scientist

The organizations intending to award TWAS prizes for young scientists in their respective countries will be requested to sign an agreement of collaboration with TWAS outlining the rules and regulations governing the scheme.Candidates eligible for the prizes should be no older than forty years of age at the time of winning the prize; hold at least a Master’s degree; have a good record of research publications in internationally recognized journals; be living and working in the country of the awarding organization.Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.A committee of eminent scientists in the country — including TWAS members, where applicable — should be formed for selecting the prize winners. Names of committee members should be sent to TWAS for information.The awarding organizations should send a complete profile of the selected nominees to TWAS, providing details on their achievements together with curriculum vitae and list of publications. Approval of TWAS is required before announcing the names of the winners.The prize should be presented to the awardees by a high-ranking public figure (e.g., head of state/government, minister of science and technology) at a special ceremony.The prize money will be provided by TWAS to the awarding organization in the form of a cheque made out in the name of the awardees.

For more Information about  TWAS Prizes for Developing Countries Scientists

Application Deadline for the TWAS Prizes

The deadline for the application is 12 May 2022

Contact

Inquiries and completed nomination forms should be addressed to: TWAS Prizes for Young ScientistsICTP CampusStrada Costiera 1134151 TriesteItaly Phone: +39 040 2240 427 Contact email: ysprizes@twas.org Application forms and guidelines can be download from the official website It is important to read the application procedure and visit the official websites (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

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