Fourth Global Call for Initiatives under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033)
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Building on three successful calls, which have already endorsed 284 initiatives involving individuals and institutions from 124 countries, the Fourth Call invites the global scientific community and partners from all fields to turn scientific knowledge into solutions that can make a real difference.
UNESCO Science Decade Secretariat are particularly looking for initiatives that produce, translate or apply actionable scientific knowledge to address key challenges, including:
- Science, technology and innovation for clean, circular and resource-efficient production
- Science for safe, inclusive, resilient settlements and infrastructure
- Integrated science for food and water security, healthy ecosystems and resilient livelihoods
- From scientific evidence to policy and practice: Operational tools for implementation
TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme
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Young scientists from least developed countries who hold an MSc (or higher degree) can visit research laboratories in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region of Italy for three months to carry out collaborative research projects and/or training internships in the fields that fall under the umbrella of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Global Survey on Women Scientists in Crisis and Emergency Contexts
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UNESCO, in collaboration with Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), is conducting a global study on women scientists in crisis and emergency contexts. The study aims to better understand the challenges faced by women scientists in these settings, identify existing support mechanisms, and inform recommendations to strengthen their participation, protection, and resilience.
As part of this research, scientists who have experienced or are currently working in crisis and emergency contexts are invited to participate in an individual survey and share their experiences and perspectives.
A number of TWAS Fellows and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni will be offered appointments as TWAS Research Professors for one year, during which he/she will visit the host institution in a LDC for a period of two to four weeks. TWAS provides travel support while living expenses are covered by the host centre. NB: Only TWAS Fellows and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni are eligible for appointment. Requests need to be submitted by research groups/scientific institutions in LDCs.
This programme provides institutions and research groups in developing countries, especially the Least Developed Countries and those with limited outside contacts, with opportunities to establish long-term links with world leaders in areas of science other than mathematics and physics, and help develop capacity-building in their country.
TWAS-FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme for Developing Countries
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The Research Support Foundation of the State of São Paulo (FAPESP) in Brazil and TWAS offer postdoctoral fellowships to researchers from Developing Countries, in all areas of natural, applied and social sciences.
