ICTP-CCG Writing Residency for Global South Scholars – 19 octobre 2026

Contexte

Call for Applications The Joint ICTP-CCG Catalyst Facility Academic Writing Residency Program for Global South Scholars (Fully Funded) 10. Applications are now open for the Joint ICTP-CCG Catalyst Facility Academic Writing Residency Program. A residency supporting researchers from developing countries to complete a nearly finished academic paper through dedicated writing time and mentorship at ICTP, leading to a pre-print and journal submission. This three-week residency offers scholars from ODA-eligible countries the time and guidance needed to finalise an academic manuscript related to climate-compatible growth. Research must already be completed; the focus is exclusively on writing and publication. Participants receive travel support, accommodation, DSA, and in-person mentorship from the CCG Consortium. Topics include energy, transport, finance, policy, governance, critical minerals, circularity, Data-to-Deal, and related interdisciplinary themes. Residents are expected to produce a pre-print and ideally submit their paper to a peer-reviewed journal during their stay.

Missions et responsabilités

• Focus exclusively on writing and publication of a nearly finished academic paper.
• Produce a pre-print during the residency stay.
• Submit the paper to a peer-reviewed journal during the stay (ideally).
• Engage in in-person mentorship from the CCG Consortium.
• Topics covered: Energy systems and low-carbon transitions, Sustainable transport and mobility planning, Infrastructure resilience and circularity, Resource efficiency and critical minerals, Green growth, economics, and climate finance, Governance, equity, and GESI, Data-to-Deal and investment preparation, System planning and integrated policy design, Green hydrogen and emerging fuels, Circular economy and resource governance.

Profil recherché

• Nationals of ODA-eligible countries only (priority: LDCs).
• Affiliation with a university or research institution in an ODA country.
• A completed draft research paper (all analysis finished).
• Alignment with one or more CCG research communities.
• Encouraged: collaboration with co-authors, especially South-South.
• Encouraged: prior participation in CCG capacity-building activities.
• Encouraged: contact with CCG academics before applying.
• Selection Criteria: Quality and originality of the proposed paper, Relevance to CCG research themes, Applicant’s academic profile and publication record, Presence of co-authorship across institutions, Potential for publication and impact.

Conditions et avantages

• Round-trip airfare.
• ICTP guesthouse accommodation.
• Daily subsistence allowance (DSA).
• In-person academic mentorship.
• Optional journal submission/Open Access support (with approval).
• Expected output: pre-print + journal submission.
• Grants: A limited number of grants are available to support the attendance of selected participants, with priority given to participants from developing countries.
• There is no registration fee.

Dossier de candidature

• A completed draft research paper (all analysis finished).
• Proof of affiliation with a university or research institution in an ODA country.

Comment postuler

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Joint ICTP-CCG Catalyst Facility Academic Writing Residency Program.