TWAS Visiting Expert Programme 2026

Contexte

Call for Applications TWAS Visiting Expert Programme 2026 for scientists in developing countries. Applications are now open for the 2026 TWAS Visiting Expert Programme. 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. The programme supports visits of internationally renowned scientists to institutions located in developing countries, especially those located in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The objective of the programme is to provide institutions and research groups in developing countries, especially those with limited outside contacts, with the opportunity to establish long-term links with world leaders in science and so help develop capacity-building in their country.

Missions et responsabilités

• Invite internationally renowned experts in areas of science other than mathematics and physics to collaborate in research and training.
• Interact closely with faculty and students of the host institution with the aim of strengthening its existing activities and/or assisting in the establishment of new lines of research.
• Deliver lectures and seminars to research students, supervise students, conduct research and discuss future collaborative partnerships.
• Provide comprehensive reports outlining the impact the visit has had on the educational and research programmes of the host institution upon completion of the visit.

Profil recherché

• Internationally renowned experts in areas of science other than mathematics and physics.
• Experts capable of establishing long-term links with world leaders in science and helping develop capacity-building in developing countries.

Conditions et avantages

• Minimum stay of two weeks at the host institution.
• Applications to renew successful visits will be considered in the following year(s).
• TWAS will provide the Visiting Expert with the most direct economy class travel (round-trip).
• The host institution is expected to cover local expenses.

Dossier de candidature

• Brief CV of the Visiting Expert (maximum 10 pages) and list of publications.
• Letter from the Visiting Expert detailing the research and teaching programme with which he/she could assist at the host institute (template available in the online form).
• Supporting statement from the head of the host institution (template available in the online form).

Comment postuler

Institutions wishing to be considered for this programme must complete the online application form by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ button at the bottom of the page on the official website. Date limite de candidature : 23 November 2026. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS Visiting Expert Programme.