Young Scientists

Early-career scientists can gain connections and opportunities through TWAS

TWAS Young Affiliates Network seeks applicants for Bolivia-based workshop on capacity building and developing scientific partnerships

The BioVision award recognizes potentially influential work from early-career researchers.

High-level science leaders say the developing world needs bold, sustained efforts to prepare a new generation of scientists – especially women.

TWAS President, at the 25th TWAS General Meeting in Oman, addresses need to support a new generation of scientists

To help Guatemalans consume important nutrients, scientists have to be sensitive to local cultural practices, say nutrition researchers

Each year, TWAS's five Regional Offices select up to five excellent young scientists (below the age of 40) to be come 'TWAS Young Affiliates'.

The Third World Organization for Women in Science has received a grant from the Elsevier Foundation that enables it to expand its recently launched prize scheme for young women scientists

In cooperation with its Regional Offices, TWAS has selected 25 new Young Affiliates for 2009–2013.

"Just 24% of the members of the Mexican Academy of Sciences are women," says Rosaura Ruiz, the academy's president.