Applications are now open for the TWAS Research Professors in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) programme, which supports academic and research exchange between TWAS members, TWAS Young Affiliates or Alumni, and institutions based in eligible developing countries. The programme provides selected participants with an opportunity to spend between two and four weeks at a host institution in an LDC.
The programme is aimed at strengthening cooperation between experienced scientists and research institutions that need greater access to specialised knowledge and international academic networks. During the visit, TWAS Fellows and eligible Young Affiliates or Alumni can contribute their expertise while engaging with researchers and academic teams at the host institution.
Participating institutions can also benefit from direct collaboration with scientists who have established research experience. The visits may support ongoing research activities, advanced training, knowledge exchange, and the development of stronger academic relationships that can continue beyond the fellowship period.
By connecting researchers with institutions in Least Developed Countries, the programme seeks to contribute to stronger local scientific capacity and more sustainable research partnerships. Qualified TWAS Fellows and TWAS Young Affiliates or Alumni interested in contributing to research and training activities in eligible LDC institutions are encouraged to review the programme requirements before submitting an application.
SUMMARY:
- Programme Sponsor(s): The World Academy of Science (TWAS)
- Programme Host(s): LDCs Host Institutions
- Programme Worth: Capacity Development
- Subject Eligibility: Science
- Nationality: Least Developing Countries
TWAS Research Professors | DETAILS
To be considered for the TWAS Research Professors in LDCs, applicants are to meet the following criteria:
- Requests are accepted from research groups and scientific institutions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
- This programme only provides support for visits of TWAS Members and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni to Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
- Applicants must be in possession of a PhD degree.
- Be able to stay at the h.ost institution for about two to four weeks
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the TWAS Research Prrofessor Programmes complete the online application form. While filling in the online application, the following documentation needs to be uploaded:
- 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.
- Supporting statement from the head of the institution.
Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: the head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme.
Application Deadline: 23 November, 2026
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