TWAS‑SISSA‑Lincei Research Cooperation Visit Programme 2026
The essentials at a glance
Who can apply?
This opportunity is not open to Moroccan candidates. Level: Master's. Field: All fields.
What is the funding?
Partially funded.
What is the deadline?
Deadline: 31 October 2026. 23 days left.
How to apply?
Submit your application on the organisation's official website, using the "Apply on the official website" button at the top of this page.
What is it? Summary of the opportunity
The TWAS‑SISSA‑Lincei programme, supported by UNESCO‑TWAS and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers young researchers from the least‑developed countries the opportunity to undertake a three‑month research stay at leading Italian institutions (SISSA, ICGEB, INFN, etc.). Projects must fall within the field of Sustainability Sciences and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The target audience consists of scientists holding an MSc (or higher) and a research position in their home country, aged under 40. Applications are open to all scientific fields listed in the call, covering physics, mathematics, biotechnology, computer science, earth sciences, and more. Female scientists are especially encouraged to apply.
The stay includes round‑trip travel funding and a living allowance, provided by the Italian Ministry and the Italian Development Cooperation Agency. Applicants must provide an invitation letter from the host institution, specifying the three‑month duration, as well as proof of their return to their home country at the end of the programme.
Selection is based on scientific merit. Files are reviewed by a dedicated committee and results are communicated after the deadline of 31 October 2026. Only one application per year is allowed in the TWAS/OWSD portfolio.
Eligibility conditions: who can apply?
| Required degree | Must hold an MSc (or higher degree) |
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| Nationality | National of a Least Developed Country |
| Age | Maximum age 40 years on 31 December of the application year |
| Other | Must hold a research position in a Least Developed Country |
| Field | Project must fall under sustainability science and SDGs |
| Language (required) | EN |
- Maximum age 40 on 31 December of the application year
- Holder of an MSc or higher degree
- Nationality of a least‑developed country (LDCT)
Benefits and funding: what is covered?
- The Italian Ministry covers travel costs and provides a living allowance for the stay in Italy
Required documents: what to prepare?
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How to apply? The steps to follow
- Study the laboratories. Consult the websites of the host institutions (SISSA, ICGEB, INFN, etc.) to identify relevant research areas.
- Contact the supervisor. Reach out to the potential researcher, present your project and discuss possible collaboration.
- Obtain the invitation letter. Have your project validated and receive an invitation letter specifying the three‑month duration and the terms of the stay.
- Prepare the dossier. Gather the application form, passport, CV, motivation letter, publications, MSc diploma and the two recommendation letters.
- Submit the application. Upload the complete file via the online portal before 31 October 2026.
- Await the decision. The selection committee will assess the files and communicate the results after the deadline.
Key dates: what is the deadline?
| Submission deadline | 31/10/2026 · D-23 |
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Deadline history
- 06/10/2026 : 01/04/2027 → 31/10/2026
- 06/10/2026 : 11/10/2026 → 01/04/2027
Source and verification: where does the information come from?
This page is an automatic translation of the French text; in case of doubt, the French text and the organisation's official page prevail.
- TWAS - The World Academy of Sciences (Fellowships Doctorat & Postdoc) - official page (main source)