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Celso Furtado Prize in Social Sciences
The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World is seeking nominations for the newly established TWAS-Celso Furtado Prize in Social Sciences. The closing date for nominations is 29 February 2011.
TWAS 2012 Prizes
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, is seeking nominations for the TWAS 2012 Prizes. The closing date for nominations is 29 February 2011.
CHRISTOPHE MERIEUX PRIZE 2012 - CALL FOR NOMINATION
Each year the Institut de France’s Christophe and Rodolphe Mérieux Foundation awards a Scientific "Grand Prize" known as the “Christophe Mérieux Prize” to support research into INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
Call for Nominations for the 2011 TWAS Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize
The call for nominations is now open for the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize. TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, and illycaffè s.p.a. award this annual high-level prize to honour outstanding scientific achievements made by individual scientists from the developing world.
4th EuroAfrica-ICT Cooperation Forum on ICT Research
EuroAfrica-ICT is a EU/FP7 project spanning over 24 months (2010-2011) with the aim of supporting policy dialogues and strengthening cooperation on ICT research between Europe & Africa.
TWAS e-Bulletin
FROM THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TWAS - "I am honoured to have been appointed as the new executive director of TWAS. I would also like to acknowledge the sterling work and achievements of my predecessor, Mohamed Hassan, who has been with TWAS almost since the inception of the Academy and has overseen its growth and influence to what we see today." - Romain Murenzi
The TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, is currently seeking nominations of young scientists in Africa whose research in computer science promises to have a positive impact in the developing world.
TWAS Rolac is pleased to announce the names of five young scientists elected in 2011 as TWAS Affiliated Members, for a five-year period
TWAS and the University of Calabria (UNICAL) are pleased to announce a new Fellowship for students from Haiti (only) who wish to obtain a Master’s degree in the areas of pharmacology or nutrition.
The Fellowship is tenable in Italy at the University of Calabria for a maximum of three years. Women scientists from Haiti are especially encouraged to apply
TWAS Fellowships: 2011 Call for Applications Postgraduate, postdoctoral, visiting scholar and advanced research fellowships available to scientists from developing countries
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, www.twas.org, is now accepting applications for its postgraduate, postdoctoral, visiting scholars and advanced research fellowship programmes. The fellowships are offered to scientists from developing countries and are tenable at centres of excellence in various countries in the South, including Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan and Thailand. Eligible fields include: agricultural and biological sciences, medical and health sciences, chemistry, engineering, astronomy, space and earth sciences, mathematics and physics.
Nominations sought for TWAS 2011 Prizes
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, is seeking nominations for the TWAS Prizes. The closing date for nominations is 31 March 2011.
Romain Murenzi Appointed TWAS Executive Director
7 February 2011. Romain Murenzi, a key architect of Rwanda's efforts to devise a successful blueprint for science-based sustainable development after years of civil war and genocide, has been appointed the new executive director of TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world. He replaces the academy's long-time executive director, Mohamed H.A. Hassan, who is retiring.
ELLA: an ambitious new DFID programme to communicate knowledge of innovative Latin American development policies and practices
TWAS To Meet In India
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, will hold its 21st General Meeting in Hyderabad, India, on 19-22 October 2010. More than 350 scientists from 35 countries are expected to attend. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India, will address the delegates at the opening ceremony.
Estudantes de países em desenvolvimento têm a próxima semana para se candidatar a bolsas do CNPq
Auxílio é fruto de parceria do CNPq com a Academia de Ciências para o Mundo em Desenvolvimento (TWAS, na sigla em inglês)
TWAS Fellowships: 2010 Call for applications postgraduate, postdoctoral, visiting scholar and advanced research fellowships available to scientists from developing countries
TWAS is accepting applications for its fellowship programmes!
MexTWAS Newsletter - Mexican Chapter of TWAS releases first newsletter
The TWAS Mexico Chapter was formed on September 8, 2005, with Jose Luis Moran Lopez and Silvia Torres Peimbert acting as President and Secretary, respectively.