TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme: 2018 call for applications.
The TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme enables competent researchers from the developing countries to visit participating centres of excellence in the South for research collaboration. An associate is appointed for three years during which s/he can visit a selected centre twice for 2-3 months each time. Almost 300 centres participate in the scheme.
TWAS provides travel support for the associates and a contribution towards incidental local expenses up to USD300 per month while living expenses are covered by the host centres.
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree and include an invitation letter from the host centre. Only centres listed here can be chosen as host centres. Special consideration is given to scientists from isolated institutions in developing countries. Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: 5 December 2018.
Applications can only be accepted via the TWAS online forms system. Please go to https://twas.org/opportunity/
PLEASE NOTE THAT, DUE TO URGENT MAINTENANCE WORK, FROM 16 TO 22 OCTOBER INCLUSIVE IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CREATE NEW ACCOUNTS IN THE TWAS ONLINE FORMS SYSTEM. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO START YOUR APPLICATION ANYWAY, OTHERWISE YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER 22 OCTOBER.