About the programme
Provides institutions and research groups in developing countries, especially least developed countries and those with limited outside contacts, with opportunities to form long-term links with world leaders in science fields other than mathematics and physics, building local capacity.
Eligibility
- Host institution or research group in a developing country in the South (especially LDCs) applies
- Natural sciences other than physics and mathematics (those go to ICTP)
- Visiting expert holds a PhD and has international recognition in their field
- Visit of 2–4 weeks (minimum two weeks)
- Only one application per calendar year across TWAS and OWSD programmes
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What they look for
- Nominations of women particularly welcomed
What you receive
- Long-term links with world-leading scientists
How to apply
Applications are submitted on TWAS’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 fellowships and grants · Application
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, verified by our editors
- Recently changed
- Funding updated. Eligibility updated
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