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TWAS Research and Project Grants

Deadline
date not published
Funding
Partial funding

This scheme groups several research grant subprogrammes for researchers from developing countries, with distinct windows depending on the funding need. Depending on the stream, it can cover equipment, consumables, MSc training, participation fees, open access publication, mobility to Germany, support linked to return from maternity leave, or a project grant. Applications go through the TWAS portal, but each subprogram follows its own call and its own documents.

Verified on 23 October 2026

This grant programme supports researchers from developing countries across various scientific fields: funding covers equipment, consumables, training, conferences, and publication, with future calls expected to open. Dates not published.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Interdiction de cumul d'appels TWAS/OWSD la même année

    “Applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio”

  • Limites d'âge spécifiques par sous‑programme

    “Age limit 40”

  • Soumission en ligne uniquement

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Diplôme exigé

    “Minimum degree held PhD”

  • Position institutionnelle requise

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible

Assets

  • Femmes scientifiques encouragées

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Watch points

  • Appels fermés / pas d'appel en 2026 pour certains volets

    “No call will open in 2026”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is « subprogram »: this scheme should be read as several entry points, not as one uniform funding envelope. The trap is to prepare a scientifically solid application without locking the piece that matters most, often the institutional support letter, the external collaboration, or the equipment quote depending on the stream. In these calls, the safest strategy is to choose the funded component first, then build the supporting evidence around it, instead of stacking generic documents. Before the call opens, get the support letter signed and prepare the budget proof for the chosen stream.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: date not publishedAnnounced

Différentes sous‑programmes ont leurs propres appels et deadlines (voir pages dédiées). Certaines pages indiquent explicitement « No call will open in 2026 » pour des volets particuliers

What is actually funded

  • Equipement (composant équipement)Ex. TWAS Research Grants Individuals: jusqu'à USD 20,000 pour équipement; GTCR‑MENA: composant Equipment grant jusqu'à USD 20,000
  • ConsommablesEx. TWAS Research Grants Individuals: jusqu'à USD 20,000 pour équipement et consommables; GTCR‑MENA: Consumables grant jusqu'à USD 15,000
  • Formation MSc (bourse pour étudiants de Master)GTCR‑MENA: MSc. training grant jusqu'à USD 10,000; certains volets TWAS supportent étudiants MSc
  • Frais de participationGTCR‑MENA: International conference grant jusqu'à USD 3,000; composant conférence aussi présent dans TWAS Research Grants
  • Publication Open AccessGTCR‑MENA: Open access publication grant jusqu'à USD 2,000; TWAS Research Grants mentionnent support publication en Open Access
  • Collaboration / mobilité AllemagnePartially covered.GTCR‑MENA: Collaboration with German scientist grant jusqu'à USD 7,000 pour déplacement, hébergement et coûts de laboratoire
  • Composant « scientist‑after‑child »GTCR‑MENA: support pour assistant de recherche jusqu'à 12 mois pour femmes scientifiques revenant de congé maternité
  • Subvention de projetSubvention individuelle: montant maximum indiqué USD 30,000 (avec jusqu'à USD 20,000 pour équipement et consommables)

Countries covered

Researchers who are nationals of an eligible country may apply, depending on the subprogram targeted. Women scientists are encouraged, and the « scientist-after-child » stream provides a research assistant for up to 12 months for women returning from maternity leave. Some streams also accept diaspora applicants and previous beneficiaries for renewal.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. 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.

  • Lettre de collaboration / Letter of CollaborationLettre de collaboration d'un partenaire allemand requise pour GTCR‑MENA
  • Proforma invoice / quotation for equipment > USD 5,000Devis/proforma requis pour chaque équipement d'une valeur supérieure à USD 5,000; recommandé de téléverser
  • Formulaire MSc (msc_form_2026.docx)Formulaire MSc à remplir pour composant formation MSc (GTCR‑MENA)
  • Lettre(s) de recommandationLettres récentes de recommandation, souvent deux, signées (TWAS‑SISSA mentionne deux lettres signées)
  • Liste de publications / échantillon d'écritsListe complète des publications et, le cas échéant, liste réduite des publications significatives
  • Lettre de soutien institutionnelLettre signée d'un représentant autorisé de l'institution hôte confirmant le support
  • Online application formCandidature soumise via le portail en ligne TWAS

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What we verified

Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.

  • Plusieurs sous‑programmes indiquent explicitement qu'aucun appel ne s'ouvrira en 2026

    Method: Lecture des rubriques de chaque sous‑programme sur la page « Research and Project Grants » · 23 October 2026

  • TWAS Research Grants Individuals: montant maximum et règles d'utilisation des fonds (USD 30,000; USD 20,000 pour équipement/consommables)

    Method: Extraction des montants et conditions depuis la page du programme et le PDF des guidelines 2025 · 23 October 2026

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These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.