TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme

Published June 21, 2021 · Updated June 21, 2021

TWAS in collaboration with the Lincei Academy ad SISSA is pleased to offer young scientists from least developed countries the platform to visit research laboratories at Centers of Excellence in Trieste, Italy. Research proposals for the program must fall under the thematic area of sustainability science and thus be relevant to areas that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a maximum age of 40 years on 31 December of the application year.
Applicants must hold an MSc (or higher degree).
Applicants must be nationals of a Least Developed Country (please see the United Nations definition at https://www.un.org/development/desa/dpad/least-developed-country-category.html, as well as a list of eligible countries).
Applicants must hold a research position in a Least Developed Country.
Particular attention will be given to research projects that fall under the umbrella of sustainability science.
Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants already on site in the host country are not eligible.
Only applications in the scientific fields specified below and listed in the application form will be considered.

Application and Selection Procedure

Fellowships are awarded by the Selection Committee on the basis of scientific merit.
Applications should be completed in English.
Applicants need to submit the complete application form duly signed and send it to the TWAS Secretariat. Applications may be sent by email as long as pages with signatures are sent as scanned documents. Incomplete/unsigned applications will NOT be accepted.
Material requested:
1. the completed application form;
2. copy of passport, even if expired (only the page with personal details is required);
3. the applicant’s curriculum vitae;
4. a statement on scientific interests and future plans for research in sustainability sciences in the home country explicitly referring to which SDGs contributions are likely to be made;
5. full list of publications (do not enclose reprints of articles);
6. copy of the MSc (or higher) certificate;