Capacity building for the advancement of science in developing countries

Italy in collaboration with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and as the host state of TWAS are offering various opportunities to scientists from developing countries.
TWAS is a global science academy based in Trieste, Italy, working to advance science and engineering for sustainable prosperity in the developing world. TWAS’s mission is to:
- Recognize, support and promote excellence in scientific research in the developing world;
- Respond to the needs of young scientists in countries that are lagging in science and technology;
- Promote South-South and South-North cooperation in science, technology and innovation;
- Encourage scientific research and sharing of experiences in solving major problems facing developing countries;
TWAS and its partners offer over 600 fellowships per year to scientists in the developing world who want to pursue PhDs and postdoctoral research. TWAS prizes and awards are among the most prestigious given for scientific work in the developing world. The Academy distributes more than USD1 million in research grants every year to individual scientists and research groups. It supports visiting scientists and provides funding for regional and international science meetings.
Specific opportunities are:
- PhD and post-doctoral research fellowship programme;
- Research grants;
- Financial assistance to the organizers of international and regional scientific conferences, workshops, symposia and special meetings in the developing world;
- Prizes and awards in recognition of scientific work done;
- Visiting scientists;
- Sustainability Case Studies Competition;
TWAS has established five regional offices to help organize activities and disseminate information. They are located in Alexandria, Egypt; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Beijing, China; Pretoria, South Africa; and Bangalore, India.