"Science Diplomacy"

Application Deadline is extended to 21 August 2022

The TWAS Arab Regional Award 2022 for Science Diplomacy will honor teams or individuals who have collaborated on a trans-boundary research project contributing to, or made possible by, good international relations. The aim is to begin to bring the term 'Science Diplomacy' to the attention of both the research and diplomatic communities in developing countries.

The focus on successful regional technical and research cooperation is seen as a way of building trust between the various stakeholders.
Each TWAS Regional Award winner receive a USD 3,000 cash award.

Candidates for a TWAS-AREP Award must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years.

The nominations will only be accepted and valid from:
    1. Members of TWAS-AREP.
    2. Science Academies, National Research Councils, Universities, Scientific Institutions from the Arab Region.

Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.
Note: Self nominations are not allowed.
For more information, please visit the website: 

Application Deadline is extended to 21 August 2022

Each year, the five TWAS Regional Partners each select up to five scientists under the age of 40 years to be 'TWAS Young Affiliates' for a period of six years.
During their tenure, Affiliates are invited to participate in TWAS general meetings and conferences.

This program, which began in 2007, seeks to identify the best young scientists in each region of the developing world and provide them with opportunities to network with one another, with TWAS Fellows, and to attend international conferences and other events for young scientists.

TWAS Arab Young affiliates eligibility criteria:
1. Less than 40 years by nomination date
2. Native of an Arab country
3. Has at least 10 international publications in peer-reviewed journals
4. Residing and working in a developing country for at least the past three years.

• Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.
• Self-nominations are allowed.

You can submit a nomination or nominate yourself by visiting the website

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