GENERAL INFORMATION ON TWAS
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world – www.twas.org – is an autonomous international organization founded in Trieste, Italy, in 1983. TWAS represents the best of science in the developing world.
Its principal aim is to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in the South. Since 1986, TWAS has been supporting scientists and institutions in developing countries through a wide range of programmes that focus on scientific capacity building largely through South-South cooperation.
The administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO in accordance with an agreement signed by the two organizations.
Please visit the TWAS website regarding TWAS's programmes:
for updated news regarding all the Fellowship programmes, participating countries and where you may download the application forms. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 June 2008 )
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The Third World Organisation for Women in Science (TWOWS), an international autonomous organisation based in Trieste, Italy, offers fellowships to women scientists from sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to pursue postgraduate research leading to a PhD at centres of excellence in the South.
Fellowships are awarded in one of the following fields of basic sciences: - Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Applications are accepted until 31 July 2008. To download the new application form and for additional information on how to apply, please see: www.twows.org (under 'Activities') or contact
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 May 2008 )
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