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TWAS Research Professors in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Programme 2026/2027

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Opportunity type
scholarship
Education
PhD
Published
October 6, 2026

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Applications for TWAS Research Professors are now open! Application Deadline: 23 November 2026 Tell Me About The Award: The TWAS Research Professors in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Programme provides research groups and scientific institutions located in LDCs with the opportunity to establish long-term links with TWAS members and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni. Appointed professors visit the host institution to assist in research activities, provide advanced training, deliver topical lectures, and help develop local scientific capacities. Which Fields are Eligible?:

Requirements: Only TWAS Fellows and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni are eligible for appointment. Requests must be submitted by research groups or scientific institutions located in Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

How to apply: Requests must be submitted by research groups and scientific institutions in LDCs via the official application guidelines. Note: Applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Visit the Application Webpage for Details

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Overview

Applications for TWAS Research Professors are now open!

Application Deadline

23 November 2026

Tell Me About The Award

The TWAS Research Professors in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Programme provides research groups and scientific institutions located in LDCs with the opportunity to establish long-term links with TWAS members and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni. Appointed professors visit the host institution to assist in research activities, provide advanced training, deliver topical lectures, and help develop local scientific capacities.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Natural sciences

Type

Visiting Professorship / Research Collaboration Appointment (Short-term visiting fellowship)

Who can Apply?

Only TWAS Fellows and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni are eligible for appointment.

Requests must be submitted by research groups or scientific institutions located in Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

How are Applicants Selected?

Appointments are awarded based on institutional requests from LDCs matching with qualified TWAS members or Young Affiliates/Alumni to strengthen existing activities or establish new lines of research.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): The United Nations has designated 44 countries as least developed.

Afghanistan

Angola

Bangladesh

Benin

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Central African Republic (the)

Chad

Comoros (the)

Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)

Djibouti

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Gambia (the)

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Haiti

Kiribati

Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the)

Lesotho

Liberia

Madagascar

Malawi

Mali

Mauritania

Mozambique

Myanmar

Nepal

Niger (the)

Rwanda

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Solomon Islands

Somalia

South Sudan

Sudan (the)

Timor-Leste

Togo

Tuvalu

Uganda

United Republic of Tanzania (the)

Yemen

Zambia

Where will the Award be Taken?

At research groups or scientific institutions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

How Many Awards?

A number of appointments are offered annually (unspecified cohort capacity).

What is the Benefit of the Award

Economy class round-trip travel and additional travel expenses provided by TWAS.

An honorarium provided by TWAS.

Local living expenses covered by the host institution.

How Long Will the Award Last?

Appointment duration: 1 year

Visit duration: Between two and four weeks

How to Apply

Requests must be submitted by research groups and scientific institutions in LDCs via the official application guidelines.

Note: Applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

Requirements

Only TWAS Fellows and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni are eligible for appointment. Requests must be submitted by research groups or scientific institutions located in Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Eligibility

Only TWAS Fellows and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni are eligible for appointment. Requests must be submitted by research groups or scientific institutions located in Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

How are Applicants Selected?

Appointments are awarded based on institutional requests from LDCs matching with qualified TWAS members or Young Affiliates/Alumni to strengthen existing activities or establish new lines of research.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): The United Nations has designated 44 countries as least developed.

Afghanistan

Angola

Bangladesh

Benin

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Central African Republic (the)

Chad

Comoros (the)

Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)

Djibouti

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Gambia (the)

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Haiti

Kiribati

Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the)

Lesotho

Liberia

Madagascar

Malawi

Mali

Mauritania

Mozambique

Myanmar

Nepal

Niger (the)

Rwanda

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Solomon Islands

Somalia

South Sudan

Sudan (the)

Timor-Leste

Togo

Tuvalu

Uganda

United Republic of Tanzania (the)

Yemen

Zambia

How to apply

Requests must be submitted by research groups and scientific institutions in LDCs via the official application guidelines. Note: Applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

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