GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND AWARDS

TWAS GRANTS
TWAS, the academy of science for the developing world, is an autonomous, international organization whose main aim is to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in the South.
In collaboration with other Foundations, TWAS aims at providing support by way of Grants, Fellowships and Awards for individual scientists/researchers, research units, conferences and special meetings.
This year, TWAS has a wide range of programmes developed to support the scientific community. Application and eligibility requirements for each of the programmes are as stated below.


TWAS RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAMME FOR INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUALS AND RESEARCH UNITS
TWAS, the academy of science for the developing world, calls for applications from individual scientists and research units in Science and Technology Lagging Countries (S&TLCs); especially those with inadequate research facilities. TWAS research grants are awarded to high level and promising research projects carried out by individual scientists and research units in the basic science fields of chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics for a period of 18 months.
To be eligible, individual applicants must be nationals of developing countries, possessing a PhD with some research experience and must not be more than 45 years old. Females are encouraged to apply.
The eligible research unit must be led by a renowned individual in a developing country, possessing a PhD and good research experience. No age limit applies for the research leader.
To apply, individual scientists must fill electronic forms completely and a send detailed CV with lists of publications separately as an attachment. Research unit leaders should send separately as attachments, detailed CVs of all scientists working for the unit and full lists of publications. A complete application form(s) with CV(s) and lists(s of publication(s) should be sent by email to mahdavi@twas.org . Deadline for submitting applications is 31St August, 2010.
For further information, please visit http://www.twas.org/.


TWOWS POSTGRADUATE TRAINING FELLOWSHIP
TWOWS (The Third World Organization for Women in Science) is offering grants to female scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to PhD at centers of excellence in the South (developing countries) outside their own countries.
Eligible candidates will be women who are below 40 years of age with an MSc degree (or its equivalent) or an outstanding BSc honours degree in the field of natural sciences. The candidate may apply for a sandwich program or a fulltime program with a minimum time abroad of six months and a maximum stay of 3 years.
Applicants should select renowned institutes in developing countries, from outside their own countries and may apply for postgraduate admission in advance. Applications may be submitted by post or e-mail
TWOWS Postgraduate Fellowship Office,
C/o TWAS, the academy of science for the developing world,
ICTP Campus-Strada Costiera 11,
34151Trieste -Italy
Phone: (+ 39040) 2240 321
Fax: (+39040) 2240689
Email: info@twows.org
Applications must be sent before 31st July, 2010.
For more information, check the website: http://www.twows.org/


THE 2010 TWAS-AAS-MICROSOFT AWARD FOR YOUNG COMPUTER SCIENTISTS WORKING IN AFRICA
Microsoft Research in collaboration with AAS (African Academy of Sciences) and TWAS (The Academy of Sciences for the developing world), have established the TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists to recognize young r scientists working and living in Africa whose research in computer science has had or could have a positive impact in the developing world.
Three winners will be selected from three different African countries and receive a sum total of EU 7000 each!
Nominees can be of any nationality but must be working and living in Africa for at least two years immediately prior to their nomination. They must have received their most recent degree (Master of PhD) within the previous 10 years.
Nominations are invited from national science academies, previous winners, senior academics (Heads of Departments, Heads of Universities) members of TWAS and AAS, academics invited by Microsoft Research. Nominations should be sent to:
TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for young scientists
C/o TWAS, the academy of science for the developing world,
ICTP campus
Strada Costeria 11,
34151 Trieste, Italy
Tel: + 39 040 2240387
Fax: +39 040 22407387
Email: prizes@twas.org
Nominations must be submitted before 31st July, 2010.
For further information, please check: Programmes>Prizes">www.twas.org/>Programmes>Prizes


GRANTS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE MEETINGS HELD IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES
TWAS in collaboration with the African Academy of science (AAS) and Microsoft Research limited is offering grants for the sponsorship of special meetings, conferences and symposia held in the field of computer sciences.
Eligible applications should be for meetings for meetings being held in Africa.
Applications for meetings to be held between January and June 2011 must be submitted before 1st June, 2010 while applications for meetings to be held between July and December 2011 must be submitted before 1st December, 2010.


TWAS GRANTS FOR SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS HELD IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
TWAS is offering financial assistance to the organizers of conferences, workshops, symposia and special meetings held in developing countries. This is aimed at encouraging the organization of high level international and regional scientific activities in these countries.
This grant is normally provided in the form of travel grants for the principal speakers from abroad and/or participants from developing countries from developing countries other than where the meeting is being held. Grants are offered in the following fields of natural sciences: agricultural, chemical, engineering, geological and medical sciences.
TWAS will only consider applications made by organizers of international and regional scientific meetings in developing countries. Individual scientists wishing to attend a scientific event, even in a developing country, will not be supported by this grant.
Complete application forms should be submitted electronically to mahdavi@twas.org before 1st June, 2010 for meetings to be held during January-June 2011 and 1st December, 2010 for meetings to be held between July and December, 2011.

COSMTECH-TWAS
JOINT RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS IN OIC COUNTRIES
TWAS and COSMTECH (Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation) collaborate to provide grants for high-level and promising research projects carried out by young individual scientists in OIC Countries.
This alliance provides support for research projects in the following fields of science and technology: earth sciences, engineering sciences, information technology and computer sciences, material science including nanotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences and renewable energy.
Eligible applicants must be nationals of OIC member states with a PhD and some research experience. Applicants must be under the age of 40 years.
Complete electronic application forms, detailed CV, and a list of publications should be e-mailed to mahdavi@twas.org before 31st August 2010.
ICSU-TWAS-UNESCO-UNU/IAS Visiting Scientists Programme
TWAS in partnership with ICSU (International Council for Science), UNESCO (United Nations Educational, scientific and cultural organization), UNU/IAS (United Nations University- Institute of Advanced Studies) provide support for visits of internationally renowned scientists to institutions located in developing countries, especially those located in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
The Visiting Scientists Programme provides opportunity for these institutions to establish long term links with the world leaders in science and so help develop building in their country.
Prospective host institutions can invite internationally renowned experts in areas of science other than mathematics and physics to collaborate in research and training. The visit should be for a minimum stay of 2 weeks at the host institutions.
Visit http://www.twas.org/ and http://www.icsu.org/ for enquiries
Deadline for submission of request forms is 1st October, 2010.


UNESCO-TWAS
ASSOCIATESHIP SCHEME AT CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN THE SOUTH
This UNESCO- TWAS alliance was created to provide grants to fund frequent visits of researchers from developing countries to centers of excellence in the South. Over 100 centres of excellence in the South have already agreed to participate in this program.
Applicants must hold a PhD (or its equivalent). The appointments have a fixed duration of three years during which the associate is entitled to visit the host centre twice for a period of 2-3 months each time. This appointment may be reviewed for a further 3 year term.
The Associateship covers the associate’s travel expenses and monthly allowance, while the host centre covers accommodation and food, and provides the research facilities.
Application form, CV, list of publications and two recommendation letters (one of which must be from an expert from another country who is familiar with applicant’s work) must be submitted before 1st December, 2010 to the following address:
TWAS Associateships
ICTP Campus
Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-330
Fax: +39 040 224559
E-mail: associateship@twas.org


THE 2010 TWAS-AAS-MICROSOFT AWARD FOR YOUNG COMPUTER SCIENTISTS WORKING IN AFRICA
Microsoft Research in partnership with TWAS and AAS has established this award to recognize young scientists, working and living in Africa whose research has had or could have a positive impact in the developing world.
Three winners will be selected from three different African countries and receive a sum total of EU7000!
Nominee candidates can be of any nationality but must be living and working in Africa for at least 2 years prior to their nomination. They must have received their most recent degree (Master of PhD) within the previous 10 years.
Nominations are invited from national science academies, previous winners, senior academics (heads of departments, heads of universities), members of TWAS and AAS and academics invited by Microsoft.
For enquiries, please check: prizes@twas.org, Programmes>Prizes">www.twas.org/>Programmes>Prizes .
Nominations should be sent to:
TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientist
C/o TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world,
ICTP Campus
Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Tel: +39 040 2240387
Fax: +39 040 22407387
E-mail: prizes@twas.org
All nominations must be submitted before 31st July, 2010.


For further information, please visit http://www.twas.org/ or contact:
Office of International Programmes
University Advancement Centre Complex
Off Obong Road,
University of Ibadan,
Telephone: +234(0)2874 1045,
E-mail: oip@mail.ui.edu.ng
Website: www.oip.ui.edu.ng