About the programme
The programme links research groups and scientific institutions in least developed countries with TWAS members and Young Affiliates/Alumni to support research and advanced training. Appointed Research Professors visit the host institution for two to four weeks during a one-year appointment, interact with local researchers, may deliver lectures and seminars to students, and both parties submit a report afterwards. Requests must come from research groups or institutions in LDCs.
Duration: One-year appointment; visit of two to four weeks to host institution
Eligibility
- Must be a TWAS Fellow or TWAS Young Affiliate/Alumni (members, Young Affiliates and alumni may be invited)
- Hold a PhD (minimum degree)
- Host institution or research group must be located in a Least Developed Country and submit the request
- Applicants may apply for only one TWAS/OWSD visiting programme per calendar year
- Sign in to check these against your background.
Needs a third party. Requests must be submitted by a research group or scientific institution in an LDC; individual scientists cannot apply directly.
How to apply
- Requests are submitted by research groups or scientific institutions in LDCs
- Submit application via the APPLY NOW link; contact exchanges@twas.org for questions
Applications are submitted on TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
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- TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) · Application
- Last checked
- 9 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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