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17th TWAS General Conference announcement
The skills to help African science flourish
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17th TWAS General Conference announcement
The skills to help African science flourish
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PhD and postdoctoral research fellowships are crucial for building scientific strength in developing countries
Funding helps researchers in the developing world to purchase lab equipment and supplies
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Grants support high-level international and regional scientific meetings in developing countries
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TWAS is the hub for a global network of scientists and organizations working to advance science in the developing world
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