The TWAS Awards (previosuly called ‘TWAS Prizes’) are awarded to individual scientists from developing countries in recognition of an outstanding contribution to scientific knowledge in nine fields of sciences and/or to the application of science and technology to sustainable development. The Academy provides nine awards to individual scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least 10 years. The cycle of the TWAS Awards is now every two years.
ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates for a TWAS Award must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years immediately prior to their nomination. They must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
Scientific research achievement of outstanding significance for the development of scientific thought.
Outstanding contribution to the application of science and technology to sustainable development.
BENEFIT:
TWAS provides nine awards of USD 10,000 in the following fields: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences; Biological Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences; Engineering & Computer Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Medical & Health Sciences; Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences; Social Sciences*.
Each award is accompanied by a plaque.
Awards are usually presented on a special occasion, often coinciding with the General Meeting of TWAS.
A separate application to SENSS for studentship funding must be made by midday on Friday 9 February 2024 via the SENSS online application platform. Your supervisor’s supporting statement must also be completed and submitted by this deadline.
To apply, you will need a PhD research proposal and the support of a UEA PhD supervisor. Assistance with this is available through the support team or UEA SeNSS pathway leads. Early contact with supervisors is encouraged so that there is plenty of time to perfect the research proposal ahead of the winter application deadlines. Please note that SeNSS-funded 1+3 students can only undertake Masters courses currently approved by SeNSS.
BENEFIT:
These Economic and Social Research Council studentships will cover your tuition fees and pay you a stipend, as well as access to funds to support your proposed research and training. Additional funds are available for students needing additional support with their studies because of a disability or long-term health condition.
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