About the programme
Host institutions in developing countries invite internationally recognised experts to collaborate in research and training, deliver lectures and seminars, supervise students and discuss future partnerships. Visits last at least two weeks. TWAS covers the visiting expert's most direct economy round-trip flight, while the host covers local expenses. Women nominees are especially welcomed. Mathematics and physics proposals go to ICTP instead.
Duration: 2-4 weeks
Eligibility
- Host must be an institution or research group in a developing country, especially an LDC or one with limited outside contacts
- Visiting expert must hold a PhD
- Visiting expert must have international recognition in their field
- Visit must last at least two weeks (programme lists 2-4 weeks)
- Applicants may apply for only one TWAS/OWSD programme per calendar year
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What they look for
- Women nominees are particularly welcomed
Needs a third party. Application is submitted by the prospective host institution, which must also provide a supporting statement from its head.
What you will need
- Brief CV of the visiting expert (max 10 pages) and publication list
- Letter from the visiting expert outlining the research and teaching plan
- Supporting statement from the head of the host institution
How to apply
- Complete the online application form via the 'Apply now' button (applications only via online portal)
- Upload CV, publication list, expert letter and host head's statement
- After the visit, submit comprehensive reports on the visit's impact
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
- Official source
- TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) · Application
- Last checked
- 9 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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