TWAS Arab Young Affiliates 2024–2029

By
Kelvin Ejeta
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Every year, the five TWAS Regional Partners select up to five exceptional early-career scientists who are below the age of 40, granting them the title of ‘TWAS Young Affiliates’ for six years. These talented scientists become part of a growing network consisting of the most promising scientists from developing countries. Moreover, they gain access to various opportunities to interact and learn from TWAS Fellows.

TWAS Arab Young Affiliates

TWAS Arab Young Affiliates

Throughout their affiliation, these Young Affiliates can take part in numerous activities, including events organized by the Arab regional partner of TWAS (TWAS-AREP) and other affiliated events organized by TWAS.

The program, initiated in 2007, aims to identify the brightest young scientists in each region of the developing world, providing them with platforms to connect, interact with TWAS Fellows, and attend international conferences and other events specifically designed for young scientists.

Benefits

Being a TWAS Young Affiliate offers several benefits, including:

  • invitations to attend all TWAS General Meetings and Conferences;
  • invitations to attend regional meetings of TWAS Arab Fellows, which are held in Alexandria;
  • opportunities to participate in TWAS national chapter activities in your home country (if such a chapter is available);
  • receiving copies of TWAS publications such as the newsletter, yearbook, and annual report;
  • your biodata and photograph may be published in an annual Young Affiliates Year Book, which is distributed during each TWAS General Meeting;
  • eligibility for TWAS Prizes (unlike full TWAS members);
  • the right to attend TWAS General Assemblies as an observer, without voting rights;
  • encouraged to provide TWAS with feedback on how the Academy can best serve the needs of young scientists in developing countries.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this program, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Being a citizen of an Arab country.
  • Having an age below 40 during the application process.
  • Having resided and worked in a developing country for a minimum of three years.
  • Demonstrating a track record of excellence and achievement, which includes at least 10 publications in internationally recognized and peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Encouragement is particularly given to applications from women scientists.

How to Apply

  • Curriculum vitae (CV) must be:
  • Recent;
  • Clearly mention your workplace and the nation where you’ve resided for the past three years;
  • Include your professional profiles on platforms such as Google Scholar and Research Gate;
  • Attach a list of your top 10 publications (Kindly provide the ISSN number and relevant link for each publication).
  • Word or PDF format.
  • A letter of recommendation is required from a scientist or professor who can explain why they are endorsing you for this program based on your academic achievements.
  • Recent;
  • Directed to TWAS-AREP;
  • Signed and stamped
  • Only Signed letters will be accepted.
  • A document verifying age (for example, a scanned copy of your passport or National ID).

Note

  • Please provide a list of the 10 most significant publications, including their ISSN numbers and publication links. A complete list of publications should be attached to your CV. The top 10 publications should be listed in an internationally acceptable format. If any of the publications are from unknown journals or national publications, please specify the publication category (e.g., article, abstract, article in conference proceedings, or agency preprint).
  • Please prepare a one-page document outlining your contributions to science in the Arab Region.
  • Please provide the contact details of three referees.

To begin your Application, click here.

Visit the official website of TWAS Arab Young Affiliates for more information.

Application Deadline

May 20, 2024.

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