TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme is created to enable competent researchers from the South to visit these centres regularly.
An associate is appointed for three years during which he/she can visit a Centre twice for research collaboration. Almost 300 centres have been selected to participate in the Scheme.
TWAS provides travel support for the associates and a contribution towards subsistence costs up to USD300.00 per month while living expenses are covered by the host centres.
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- Host Country: Italy
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- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Accommodation | Airfare Tickets | USD300 Monthly Stipend
- Deadline: December 12, 2022
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Details:
In 1994, in cooperation with UNESCO, TWAS instituted an Associateship Scheme to help counteract the brain drain affecting many developing countries.
The programme supports regular research visits from developing countries to centres of excellence in the South. Almost 300 centres of excellence in the South have agreed to participate in the programme.
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Requirements:
To be considered for the fellowship, you must:
- Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree.
- The selection of associates is highly competitive; appointments are made based on merit.
- Special consideration is given to scientists from isolated institutions in developing countries.
- Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.
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Reward
- The Associateship covers the associate’s travel expenses and a monthly contribution of USD300 towards incidental local expenses.
- The host centre covers accommodation and food, and provides research facilities.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Scanned copy of the applicant’s passport, even if expired (page with applicant’s name and surname);
- Supporting Statement from Head of Home Institution;
- The applicant’s curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages);
- The applicant’s full list of publications;
- PhD certificate;
- Two letters of recommendation by two referees, one of whom should be from an expert from another country;
- A recent invitation letter – on the host institution’s letterhead paper – from one of the Institutions listed in the files available here. It should contain the proposed time of the visits (two to three months for each visit) and should refer to the proposed cooperation. It should be made evident that the applicant and the proposed host have been in contact regarding the scientific work to be done during the visit and that the conditions for conducting the work have been agreed in terms of the timing of the visit and the facilities available.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below
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Deadline: December 12, 2022
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