The World Academy of Sciences - Research Grants
TWAS research grants are awarded to both individual scientists and research groups
TWAS research grants fund several programmes that support:
- Researchers in developing countries, allowing them to purchase specialized equipment and consumable supplies, and
- Support Master of Science students.
The calls for 2021 TWAS Research Grants in Basic Sciences—one for individuals and one for groups—are currently open. The links to apply online will no longer be active once the two call close, on 14 April, at 11.59 p.m., Rome time.
TWAS RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAMME IN BASIC SCIENCES (INDIVIDUALS)
Under this scheme, grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics carried out by individual scientists in one of the S&T-lagging countries identified by TWAS.
Partner Organizations
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Country where tenable
Science- and technology-lagging countries
Minimum degree held: PhD
Field: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Age limit: 45
TWAS RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAMME IN BASIC SCIENCES (GROUPS)
Under this scheme, grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics carried out by research units in the S&T-lagging countries identified by TWAS.
Partner Organizations
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Country where tenable
Science- and technology-lagging countries
Minimum degree held: PhD
Field: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Age limit: None
SEED GRANT FOR NEW AFRICAN PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS (SG-NAPI)
With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), TWAS launches a new programme to strengthen the capacity of African countries lagging in science and technology. The new programme is aimed at young scientists who are getting established in their country or about to return home to an academic position. Under this scheme, grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics carried out in African countries lagging in science and technology identified by TWAS.
Partner Organizations
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Country where tenable
African countries lagging in science and technology
Minimum degree held: PhD
Field: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics
Age limit: 40
TWAS-SRMGI DECIMALS FUNDS RESEARCH GRANTS
The DECIMALS fund has been set up to provide grants to small research teams in developing countries, allowing them to analyze the impacts that Solar Radiation Management might have in their regions. It was launched in response to a common concern voiced at SRMGI’s engagement workshops, where local participants often proposed and widely supported the idea that scientists in developing countries should undertake research on the potential local impacts of SRM, noting that there is typically very little funding available to support research in this area.
Partner Organizations
Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative
Country where tenable
SRMGI DECIMALS eligible countries
Minimum degree held: PhD
Field: Solar radiation management, Climate change, Agriculture, Natural disasters, Climate impact analysis, Geoengineering, Climate Engineering
Age limit: None