📅 Application Deadline: 7 June 2026

We are proud to announce that for the TWAS Arab Young Affiliates (2026–2031) cycle, age is no longer a barrier to entry.

You are now eligible to apply if you meet either of these criteria:

• The Traditional Track: You are 40 years of age or younger.
• The Flexible Track (New): You have obtained your PhD within the last five (5) years for men or eight (8) years for women, regardless of your current age.

Join a global network of the most promising researchers for a 6-year tenure of growth & networking.

Ready to join the next generation of scientific leaders? Review the updated criteria and submit your application today.

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📅 Application Deadline: 6 May 2026

Start Your PhD Journey in India! TWAS-CSIR Fellowships 2026

Are you ready to take your research to the next level? The TWAS-CSIR Fellowship 2026 is now accepting applications!

Is your country eligible?

The program is open to talented researchers from developing countries across the Arab region, including:

Egypt | Sudan | Jordan | Palestine | Lebanon | Iraq | Syria | Yemen | Tunisia | Algeria | Morocco | Libya | Mauritania | Somalia | Djibouti | Comoros

What does the fellowship offer?

Full Support: Monthly stipend for living costs and food.

Health & Housing: Health insurance and subsidized accommodation.

World-Class Facilities: Access to state-of-the-art CSIR laboratories.

Two Tracks: Full-time PhD (up to 4 years) or Sandwich Fellowship (for those already registered at home).

Key Eligibility Criteria:

The "Must-Have": You must obtain a Preliminary Acceptance Letter from a CSIR host institute in India before applying.

Age: Maximum 35 years old by 31 December 2026.

Degree: Must hold a Master’s degree in Science or Technology.

Application Link & Full Details:

📅 Application Deadline Extended: 14 May 2026

Funding Amount: Up to USD 60,000 per project.

The GTCR-MENA program is a high-impact initiative designed to empower early-career researchers in the Middle East and North Africa. By providing significant funding for laboratory infrastructure and fostering partnerships with German research institutions, the program aims to accelerate scientific productivity and address global challenges through regional expertise.

Why apply? ✅ Enhance your lab’s productivity. ✅ Build interdisciplinary links with German research labs. ✅ Fully supported by the BMBF.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this grant, applicants must fulfill the following:

• Academic Level: Must be an early-career researcher (typically within a specific number of years post-PhD).
• Location: Must be a national of and currently working/living in one of the following 11 countries:

Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.

This program supports a wide array of cutting-edge and essential fields, including:

• Technology: AI, Quantum Technologies, Microelectronics, and Aerospace.
• Environment: Climate-Neutral Energy, Mobility, Marine, and Sustainability Research.
• Life Sciences: Biotechnology and Health Research.
• Society: Critical research in the Humanities.

📧 Contact for Inquiries: gtcr@twas.org

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📅 Application Deadline: 15 May 2026

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme is officially accepting applications for 2027.

This prestigious program is designed to break barriers and amplify the voices of young African women leading the way in scientific innovation.

Eligibility at a Glance:

Who: Doctoral Students and Post-doctoral researchers.

Nationality: Citizens of any of the 49 Sub-Saharan African countries (including Sudan, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, and the Comoros).

Location: Must be conducting research within a laboratory or institution in a Sub-Saharan African country.

Research Fields: Formal, Life, Environmental, Physical, Engineering, or Technological Sciences.