Deadlines and events
OPEN CALLS
Opportunities
International Climate Protection Fellowship
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Up to 15 prospective leaders and up to 5 postdoctoral researchers from non-European transition or developing countries, who are active in the areas of climate change will have the opportunity to go to Germany for 12-24 months to work on a research-related project. The fellowship is offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Opportunities
UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences
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Extended deadline to apply for the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences. The Prize, funded by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is given annually to a maximum of three laureates for significant contributions of individuals or institutions through scientific research towards improving the quality of human life.
Grants
TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences (Individuals)
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Under this scheme, grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics carried out by individual scientists in one of the S&T-lagging countries identified by TWAS.
Grants
TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences (Groups)
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Under this scheme, grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics carried out by research units in the S&T-lagging countries identified by TWAS.
OWSD PhD fellowships for women scientists
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Fellowships for women scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) to pursue their PhD in the sciences in another country in the South. The call for applications is open. Deadline for submission: 15 April 2021.
and Awards
TWAS─Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry
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The 2021 award, sponsored by the Searle Company Ltd, will be given to a chemist not older than 40, national of a Scientifically and Technologically Lagging (STL) country, who has been living and working there for a minimum of two years immediately prior to his/her nomination. The award is worth USD 5,000.
and Awards
TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award
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This annual award, named after the TWAS Fellow Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi, recognizes women scientists from Scientifically and Technologically Lagging (STL) countries. It carries a cash award of USD4,000 generously provided by Professor Al-Kharafi and will rotate among various fields of science.
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TWAS─Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences
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This award, named after TWAS Fellow Quarraisha Abdool Karim, carries a cash award of USD5,000 generously provided by Professor Abdool Karim. It is designed to honour women scientists in Low Income African countries for their achievements in Biological Sciences.
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TWAS─Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award
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This annual award, named after the TWAS Fellow Samira Omar, recognizes scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It carries a cash award of USD4,000 generously provided by Professor Omar. The 2021 award will honour a woman scientist working in an area relevant to sustainability.
and Awards
TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science
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This annual award, established in year 2020, recognizes scientific achievements by young scientists living and working in a developing country. The second edition of the award will recognize achievements in astronomy and cosmology. The award, worth USD 10,000, is sponsored by Lenovo Ltd.
UPCOMING CALLS
Opportunities
PASIFIC Fellowship Programme - 1st call
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The PASIFIC Fellowship Programme is offered by the Polish Academy of Science (PAS) and co-financed by the European Union under the MSCA COFUND scheme. Scientists of any nationality, with a doctoral degree or equivalent, will be allowed to spend two years at PAS institutes and the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology.
Opportunities
PASIFIC Fellowship Programme - 2nd call
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The PASIFIC Fellowship Programme is offered by the Polish Academy of Science (PAS) and co-financed by the European Union under the MSCA COFUND scheme. Scientists of any nationality, with a doctoral degree or equivalent, will be allowed to spend two years at PAS institutes and the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology.