Grant
TWAS Visiting Expert Programme (natural sciences other than physics and mathematics)
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
At a glance
- Deadline
- Closes 23 November 2026, 32 days leftThe posting gives a date, not a time. Days left are counted in Lagos time.
- Fee
- No fee to apply
- Who may apply
- visiting expert holds a PhD
- head of or scientist at a university or research institute in a developing country, inviting a PhD-level expert for at least two weeks
- Where
- Host institution in a developing country
Brings a leading scientist to an African research group for a few weeks, with the flight paid.
The facts
- What you get
- Economy return flight for the visiting expert paid by TWAS; host pays local costs
- Where
- Host institution in a developing country
- How long
- 2 to 4 weeks
- What it costs you
- Nothing to apply
Where you stand
This one is free. There is no fee to apply, and nobody should ask you for money at any point. In their words, what it costs you: Nothing to apply.
What they ask for
- head of or scientist at a university or research institute in a developing country, inviting a PhD-level expert for at least two weeks
- visiting expert holds a PhD
Get ready to apply
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1. What to get ready
The listing does not say what it needs. When you open their page, write down everything it asks for before you start.
2. Dates
- Closes 23 November 2026, in 32 days.
- Aim to send it by 20 November 2026. Websites slow down near a deadline, and data runs out. Our advice
3. What it costs you
- Nothing to apply.
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How to apply
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