Dear All,
Greetings from Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA)!
The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) is pleased to announce that the call for applications for the TWAS Arab Young Affiliates Program (2026–2031) is now officially open.
Each year, the five TWAS Regional Partners select up to five brilliant early-career scientists to join a prestigious global network of the developing world’s most promising researchers. This six-year tenure provides unique opportunities for international networking, professional development, and direct interaction with distinguished TWAS Fellows.
📅 Application Deadline: 7 June 2026
Why Apply?
Selected Affiliates gain access to a wide array of opportunities, including:
- Guaranteed Invitations: Attend TWAS General Meetings and General Conferences with registration fees waived.
- Regional Engagement: Participate in high-level events organized by TWAS-AREP and the global Academy.
- Global Visibility: Feature your research profile in the official TWAS Directory.
Eligibility Highlights for 2026
To better support scientific excellence and inclusivity, the TWAS Young Affiliates eligibility criteria have been updated as of 2026 as follows:
- Nationality: Must be a native of an Arab country.
- Academic Standing: * Be 40 years of age or younger with a PhD; or Have obtained a PhD within the last five (5) years (for men) or eight (8) years (for women), with no age restriction.
- Residency: Must have lived and worked in a developing country for at least the last three years.
- Evaluation: Assessment is now qualitative, focusing on the impact and significance of research relative to the applicant’s resources and environment.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must submit their application and required documents (CV, Publication List, Recommendation Letter, Proof of PhD, and Age Document) through our official portal.
🌐 Apply Here: Become a TWAS Young Affiliate
Note: We particularly encourage applications from women scientists, as well as displaced or refugee scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). All application materials must be submitted in English.
We encourage you to share this call within your professional networks, university departments, and research groups to advancing science in the Arab region.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The TWAS-AREP Team
Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP)
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt
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