GET READY TO APPLY: TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme
TWAS, The World Academy of Sciences
Apply on their own site: https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-sissa-lincei-research-cooperation-visits-programme
This checklist: https://qualifyafrica.com/o/twas-sissa-lincei-research-cooperation-visits
Built only from what the listing states. Lines marked (our advice) are ours.
The application takes real work, by our reading.

1. CHECK YOURSELF AGAINST WHAT THEY ASK
[ ] a national of a least developed country
[ ] holding a research post in a least developed country, and not already in Italy
[ ] an MSc or a higher degree
[ ] 40 or under on 31 December of the application year
[ ] an invitation letter from the Italian host institution naming the three-month period

2. WHAT TO GET READY
[ ] CV or resume (One or two pages. No CV yet? Our CV starter builds a plain one from your answers.)
[ ] References: two (Ask your referees now and send them the listing. Give them time.)
[ ] Certificates or degree copies (Scan or photograph them clearly, in good light, flat.)
[ ] Passport (If you do not have one, applying for one takes weeks. Check it has not expired.)
[ ] Portfolio or work samples (A few of your best pieces, with a line on what you did in each.)
It also names something beyond these; read their words below.
In their words: "Application form, passport personal details page, CV, statement of scientific interests referencing the SDGs, publication list, MSc or higher degree certificate, invitation letter from the host, two signed recommendation letters sent separately by the referees"

3. DATES
- Closes 31 October 2026, in 9 days.
- Ask your referees today. Others need time to write and send. (our advice)
- Aim to send it by 28 October 2026. Websites slow down near a deadline, and data runs out. (our advice)

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