• TWAS-ARO Young Affiliates 2015 - 2019
• TWAS-ARO Regional Prize - Development of Scientific Educational Material
• Research Grants Program for Egyptian Researchers

TWAS-ARO Young Affiliates 2015 - 2019

Nomination Deadline: 14 May 2015.

Each year, the five TWAS Regional Offices each select up to five scientists under the age of 40 years to be "TWAS Young Affiliates" for a period of five years.

During their tenure, affiliates are invited to participate in TWAS general meetings and conferences.

This program 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-ARO Young Affiliates eligibility criteria:

·         Less than 40 years by nomination date

·         Native of an Arab country

·         Has at least 10 international publications in peer-reviewed journals

·         Residing and working in a developing country for at least the past three years.

Note: Self nominations are not allowed.

For nomination and more information, please visit: http://www.bibalex.org/TWAS-ARO/en/YoungAffiliate/BecomeYoungAffiliate.aspx

TWAS-ARO Regional Prize

Development of Scientific Educational Material

Nomination Deadline: 14 May 2015.

The TWAS Regional Prizes this year will be awarded in recognition of significant and innovative contributions to scientific educational material.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates for TWAS-ARO Regional Prize must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years. 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 industry or to human well-being in a developing country.

The nominations will only be accepted and valid from:

1. Members of TWAS-ARO.
2. Science Academies, National Research Councils, Universities, Scientific Institutions from the Arab Region.

Note: Self nominations are not allowed.

For nomination and more information, please visit: http://www.bibalex.org/TWAS-ARO/en/Prize/Details.aspx?prizeID=23

Research Grants Program for Egyptian Researchers

Center for Special Studies and Programs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina offers a number of research grants for Egyptian postdoctoral scientists and researchers in the following scientific fields: