Each year, each of the five TWAS Regional Partners select up to five brilliant early-career scientists to become 'TWAS Young Affiliates' for six years. These scientists join a prestigious global network of the developing world’s most promising researchers and gain unique opportunities to interact with and learn from TWAS Fellows.
During their tenure, Affiliates will be able to participate in a large number of opportunities, such as participating in various events organized by the Arab regional partner of the World Academy of Sciences for Developing Countries (TWAS-AREP) and other events affiliated with the World Academy of Sciences for Developing Countries (TWAS).
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.
What are the benefits of being a TWAS Young Affiliate?
· Affiliates receive a guaranteed invitation to attend all TWAS General Meetings and General Conferences for free.
· They can also attend regional events organized by the TWAS Regional Partners, and receive copies of TWAS publications such as the digital Newsletter.
· Global Networking: Direct interaction with TWAS Fellows and global scientific leaders.
· Visibility: A professional profile published in the TWAS Directory.
· Scientific Leadership: Opportunities to shape TWAS programs and nominate excellent scientists from developing countries for TWAS awards.
Who can be a TWAS Young Affiliate?
Important Note: The eligibility criteria is updated as of 2026. Please review the requirements below carefully before applying.
TWAS Arab Young Affiliates must meet the following criteria:
1.Nationality: Be a native of an Arab country.
2.Age & Academic Standing:
o Be 40 years of age or younger while holding a PhD degree OR
o Have been awarded a PhD within the last five (5) years for male candidates or within the last eight (8) years for female candidates (with no age restriction).
Note: No other degrees are accepted at this time.
3.Residency: Have lived and worked in a developing country for at least the last three years.
4.Scientific Excellence and Research Context: A strong record of scientific publications is essential. Evaluation will be qualitative, based on:
o The quality of each publication. The quality and impact of the publications with publications in international journals having more weight than those in national journals. Noting that, there is no minimum number of publications required.
o The relevance of the candidate's research field
o Impact and significance of the research.
o The candidate's research environment, including available infrastructure, resources, and working conditions.
Applications from women scientists, displaced and refugees’ scientists from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are particularly encouraged.
Eligible Scientific Fields
Please identify your field based on your PhD specialization:
- Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Medical & Health Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Information and Data Sciences & Technologies
- Earth, Climate and Environmental Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
- Economic & Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts
Application Requirements
Before starting your application, please prepare the following:
Required Documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): * Must be recent and clearly state your work institution and country of residence for the past three years.
o Must include links to professional profiles (e.g., Google Scholar, ResearchGate).
o Format: PDF or Word only.
2. Formal Recommendation Letter:
o A signed and stamped letter from a Scientist/Professor directed to TWAS-AREP.
o Must point your specific academic contributions and why you are recommended for this program.
3. Document clarifying age: A scanned copy of your Passport or National ID. Format: PNG- JBG
4. PhD Certificate: A scanned copy clearly showing the date of award. (Format: PDF)
5. Personal Photo: A recent and clear photo. Format: PNG- JBG
Additional Submissions
· Detailed Publication List:
o Please list at least the top five publications in the application.
o Included within or attached to the CV.
o Highlight your most significant publications with ISSN numbers and direct links.
o Publications should be listed in an internationally acceptable format
· Impact Statement: A one-page summary of your scientific contributions to the Arab Region.
· Referees Contact details for up to three (3) professional referees.
Note: Only selected candidates will be contacted via email.
Application deadline: 7 June 2026