Deadline: October 14, 2024.

Young scientists from least developed countries who hold an MSc (or higher degree) can visit research laboratories or industries 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).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Applicants must be a maximum age of 40 years on 31 December of the application year
• Applicants must hold an MSc (or higher degree)
• Applicants must be nationals of a least developed country (See list at: https://www.un.org/development/desa/dpad/least-developed-country-category/ldcs-at-a-glance.html)
• Applicants must hold a research position in a least developed country
• Particular attention will be given to research projects that fall under the umbrella of sustainability science
• Women scientists are encouraged to apply
• Applicants already on site in the host country are not eligible
• Only applications in the scientific fields specified below and listed in the application form will be considered.

BENEFITS

UNESCO-TWAS, will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Italy. The administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO in accordance with an agreement signed by the two organizations.

APPLICATION

• Fellowships are awarded by the Selection Committee on the basis of scientific merit.
• Applications should be completed in English.
• Applicants need to submit the complete application form duly signed and send it to the TWAS Secretariat. Applications may be sent by email as long as pages with signatures are sent as scanned documents. Incomplete/unsigned applications will NOT be accepted.
• Material requested:
  1. the completed application form.
  2. copy of passport, even if expired (only the page with personal details is required).
  3. the applicant’s curriculum vitae.
  4. a statement on scientific interests and future plans for research in sustainability sciences in the home country explicitly referring to which SDGs contributions are likely to be made.
  5. full list of publications (do not enclose reprints of articles).
  6. copy of the MSc (or higher) certificate.
  7. a recent invitation letter obtained through one of the eligible host laboratories listed above which should contain the proposed time of the visit (3 months) and should refer to the proposed cooperation. It should be made evident that the applicant and the proposed host have been in contact regarding the scientific work to be done during the visit and that the conditions for conducting the work have been agreed in terms of the timing of the visit and the facilities available.
  8. recent letters of recommendation, which must be submitted separately to TWAS by two referees who are familiar with the applicant’s work. N.B. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.

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