TWAS Visiting Expert Programme provides institutions and research groups in developing countries, especially the Least Developed Countries and those with limited outside contacts, with opportunities to establish long-term links with world leaders in areas of science other than mathematics and physics, and help develop capacity-building in their country. The programme supports visits of internationally renowned scientists to institutions located in developing countries, especially those found in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The objective of the programme is to provide institutions and research groups in developing countries, especially those with limited outside contacts, with the opportunity to establish long-term links with world leaders in science and so help develop capacity-building in their country.

Eligibility

• Under the programme, prospective host institutions can invite internationally renowned experts in areas of science other than mathematics and physics to collaborate in research and training.
• The visiting expert will be expected to interact closely with faculty and students of the host institution with the aim of strengthening its existing activities and assisting in the establishment of new lines of research.
• The visiting expert also delivers lectures and seminars to research students, supervise students, conduct research and discuss future collaborative partnerships.
• The visit should have a minimum stay of two weeks at the host institution. Applications to renew successful visits are considered the following year(s).
• TWAS provides the Visiting Expert with the most direct economy class travel (round-trip) while the host institution is expected to cover local expenses.
• On completion of the visit, the visiting expert and the host institution should provide comprehensive reports outlining the impact the visit has had on the educational and research programmes of the host institution.
• Only persons who have attained international recognition in their fields of science will be considered for support under this programme.

The deadline for the application is 6 October 2025

https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-visiting-expert-programme