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Young Affiliates

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TWAS Fellow Bruce Alberts.
TWAS Fellow’s essay makes the case for trusting science

Aretxaga, Itziar

Last updated on 12/07/2023
TWAS Fellow Itziar Aretxaga. [Photo provided]
Generating stars, near and far
Quality education
TYAN summer School Bolivia
Learning from hands-on practice
Quality education

Jagadish, Chennupati

Last updated on 12/07/2023
If you wish to be happy, help others
Quality education

Guharay, Falguni

Last updated on 12/07/2023
A sweet path to sustainable development
Climate action
Leveraging the bounty of Laos
Responsible consumption and production

TWAS Young Affiliates: the promise of a new generation

TWAS is a pioneering, merit-based academy focused on scientific excellence in the developing world. Each year, the Academy and its Regional Offices select up to 25 Young Affiliates based on their achievements before the age of 40 – and on their potential for future impact. Terms last for five years.

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TWAS Young Affiliates from Latin America and Caribbean

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
04. Chemical Sciences
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Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
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Chile
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
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Honduras
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Paraguay
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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good_health
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Nicaragua
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Guatemala
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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gender_equality
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Chile
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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gender_equality
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Cuba
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
United States of America (the)
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Cuba
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
good_health
Guatemala
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
El Salvador
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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innovation
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United States of America (the)
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
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Brazil
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
clean_water
clean_energy
sustainable_cities
Honduras
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
clean_water
clean_energy
innovation
sustainable_cities
climate_action

Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship

Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Argentina
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Ecuador
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS

Young Affiliates Alumni

When Young Affiliates complete their five-year term, they become Alumni. Young Affiliate Alumni are encouraged to remain engaged with TWAS initiatives and to take advantage of TWAS programmes and prizes.
Argentina
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Mexico
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Uruguay
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Colombia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Costa Rica
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Argentina
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chile
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chile
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chile
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Ecuador
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Mexico
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Ecuador
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Argentina
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus