TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) · Institutions de recherche et universités hôtes dans les pays en développement
TWAS Visiting Expert Programme
- Deadline
- 12 days left
- Funding
- Partial funding
- Language
- English
This programme is intended for research institutions and universities located in developing countries that want to host a Visiting Expert for research or teaching. TWAS covers the most direct economy-class round-trip ticket, while the host institution covers local expenses. Applications are submitted through the online portal, with the host invitation, the Visiting Expert’s letter, and the host institution head’s endorsement.
Verified on 24 October 2026
This programme enables international experts to conduct research or teaching visits at institutions in developing countries: TWAS covers the round-trip airfare, while the host institution provides local expenses, with a deadline set for 23 November 2026. Applications close on 23 November 2026, that is in 12 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Reconnaissance internationale requise
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Diplôme minimum requis
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Candidature via portail en ligne
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Durée minimale de la visite
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Rapports post-visite obligatoires
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Assets
Priorité aux LDCs et encouragement des candidatures féminines
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Watch points
Frais locaux à la charge de l'hôte
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The real trap here is “invitation”: the application is not built around the visitor alone, it depends on a host institution that can open the file and cover the local costs. The right sequence is simple: have the host frame the research or teaching programme, then lock in the Visiting Expert letter and the head’s supporting statement before submission. If the profile is in mathematics or physics, switch channels immediately instead of forcing this programme. The concrete step is to get written confirmation of the visit agenda and local cost coverage before any submission.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Open
What is actually funded
- TravelTWAS fournira le billet aller-retour en classe économique le plus direct
Not covered: Accommodation · Health insurance
Countries covered
Research institutions and universities located in developing countries may submit an application to host a Visiting Expert. Female applications are particularly encouraged, and institutions in the Least Developed Countries are prioritized for hosting. Proposals in mathematics and physics must go through the ICTP Visiting Scholar/Consultant programme.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
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Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Letter from the Visiting ExpertLettre du Visiting Expert détaillant le programme de recherche et d'enseignement proposé (modèle disponible dans le formulaire en ligne)
- Supporting statement from the head of the host institutionDéclaration de soutien du responsable de l'institution hôte (modèle disponible dans le formulaire en ligne)
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What we verified
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La page opportunités joue un rôle d'index/umbrella et redirige vers des pages spécifiques (Visiting Professors, Visiting Researchers, Visiting Expert) sans fournir un unique niveau de financement ni une seule date limite
Method: Recoupement entre la page /opportunities (liste et liens) et les pages spécifiques /opportunity/twas-visiting-expert-programme et /opportunities/deadlines · 24 October 2026
TWAS fournit le billet aller-retour en classe économique le plus direct; l'institution hôte prend en charge les dépenses locales
Method: Extrait direct de la page TWAS Visiting Expert Programme · 24 October 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (twas.org)Primary source
- Page de candidature (twas.org)Application page
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