TWAS Plus - Vol. 11 No. 3 - June 2025

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Climate Crisis: Women and human rights

A TWAS session within the International Symposium GeoAdriatico in Trieste will foster a dialogue on how to ensure that women’s voices are integral to climate solutions. Join the discussion on 14 June, either online via Zoom, or in person (seats are limited). More

TWAS OPPORTUNITIES

PhD Fellowships

TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
Fellowships to pursue a PhD curriculum in chemical and biological sciences are available under the TWAS-International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences programme. Young scientists from developing countries other than Pakistan are eligible. Deadline: 14 August. More

Postgraduate fellowships in physical sciences available
TWAS and S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences joint fellowships are available to foreign scientists from developing countries who wish to earn a PhD in physical sciences. Deadline: 22 September. More

Postdoctoral fellowships

Postdoctoral Fellowships in physical sciences available
Are you interested in pursuing postdoctoral research in the physical sciences? The National Centre for Physics in Islamabad, Pakistan, is seeking young PhDs from developing countries other than Pakistan, for a 6–12 month research stay. Deadline: 31 July. More

TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowships available
TWAS and the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences in Pakistan offer postdoctoral fellowships to young scientists from developing countries other than Pakistan, to conduct research in organic or physical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, and pharmacology. Deadline: 14 August. More

TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowships available
Are you a scholar from a developing country aiming to carry out postdoctoral research in physical sciences? The TWAS-S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science in Kolkata postdoctoral programme might be right for you. Deadline: 22 September. More

Research grants

Collaborative projects at CAS-TWAS Centres of Excellence
Up to six collaborative grants are available at the Chinese Academy of Sciences-TWAS Centres of Excellence for two-year projects focused on sustainability science. Deadline: 14 June. More

TWAS NEWS

Global solidarity is a must
Members of the global scientific community should stand together in solidarity and show support for science, its integrity, and its value, said TWAS President Quarraisha Abdool Karim in her latest TWAS Newsletter's editorial. More

Prof. Jacob Palis (1940–2025)
The Brazilian mathematician elected a TWAS Fellow in 1991 held several influential roles within the Academy, serving as an enduring beacon of inspiration to the global scientific community, especially within the developing world. More

Prof. José Israel Vargas (1928–2025)
Elected in 1988, the Brazilian chemist served as TWAS President from 1996 to 2000, and was instrumental in elevating the Academy's profile not only in Brazil but throughout the entire region. More

TWAS Fellow Mariangela Hungria awarded the 2025 World Food Prize
The Brazilian microbiologist from São Paulo is the 2025 recipient of the World Food Prize for her extraordinary scientific advancements in biological nitrogen fixation. She has developed dozens of biological seed and soil treatments that help crops source nutrients through soil bacteria. More

TWAS YOUNG AFFILIATES NETWORK (TYAN) NEWS

Jaqueline Mesquita leading the Mathematical Union for Latin America and the Caribbean
TWAS Alumna and mathematician Jaqueline Mesquita has assumed the presidency of the Mathematical Union for Latin America and the Caribbean. She is the first Brazilian and the youngest in history to hold this position. More

ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS

IAP

Protecting scientific data in times of crisis
In times of crisis the integrity and availability of scientific data are at high risk. Watch the webinar that IAP and the International Science Council have organized to discuss the best practices for resilience and data protection. More

How can AI help understanding communities vulnerability?
Climate change, land-use changes, and urban expansion are increasing the wildfire risks. IAP organized an international workshop in Madrid, Spain, to explore AI and define models to assess wildfire risks at community level. More

Urban health takes centre stage
At the the International Urban Health Summit 2025 held last April in Hannover, Germany, the InterAcademy Partnership has taken a major step toward shaping healthier, more resilient cities. More

OWSD

Now Open: OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards
Early-career women scientists from the developing world who have received their PhD in STEM within the previous ten years may apply for the 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards. Deadline: 31 August. More

ICTP

Call for Simons Associates
ICTP Simons Associates can visit the ICTP for one to two months per year during the three-year period of their award, and bring a PhD or master’s student of their choice for each of the visits. Deadline 1 July. More

ICTP Simons Sabbaticals programme
The ICTP-Simons Sabbaticals programme offers scientists the opportunity to spend an extended period of six months at ICTP. Deadline 1 July. More

TWAS REGIONAL PARTNERS NEWS

TWAS Central and South Asia Regional Partner (TWAS-CASAREP)

Hybrid young scientists’ meeting
'Earth’s Changing Contours: The Interplay of Forces' is the title of the TWAS-CASAREP interdisciplinary forum scheduled on August 27–29, which will explore the dynamic interactions among tectonic, climatic, and human-induced processes shaping our planet. Deadline for registration: 10 June. More

Forthcoming online lectures
Tune in on 11 July for an engaging TWAS-CASAREP lecture delving into the scientific principles behind electric mobility and its vital role in sustainable transportation, titled 'The Science Behind Electric Vehicles for Transport'. Deadline for registration: 1 July. More

Stay connected with TWAS-CASAREP
TWAS-CASAREP at JNCASR, Bengaluru, India is now on LinkedIn. Stay connected for updates on regional scientific events, news, opportunities, and insights from across the Central and South Asia region. More

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Take UNESCO’s online survey on digitalization and AI
UNESCO IICBA and UNESCO ICHEI have launched an online survey on digitalization and AI in higher education institutions of Africa. The questionnaire survey aims to map the present status of the digitalization process of universities in Africa, including the strategic preparedness of the governance and management. Deadline: 6 June. More

KISTEP-ISTIC programme for high-level policy makers
The 2025 KISTEP-ISTIC S&T Innovation Training Programme for High-Level Policy Makers will take place from 12–15 August in Seoul, Korea. The event aims to enhance STI policy excellence by focusing on evaluation systems and science diplomacy. Deadline: 18 June. More

CISTRAT workshop on AI policy and practices
Applications to participate in the 'International Training Workshop on Policy Research and Practice of STI and AI for Belt and Road Countries' are open. The event aims to strengthen the dissemination of STI policy data and information, and will be held from 31 July to 14 August, in Beijing and Hebei Province, China. Deadline: 30 June. More

L'Oréal-UNESCO is seeking eminent women scientists
L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards call is seeking five outstanding women scientists working in life and environmental sciences. The awards recognize scientists from Africa and the Arab States; Asia and the Pacific; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean; and North America. Deadline: 4 July. More

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