TWAS is an autonomous association of distinguished scholars based in Trieste, Italy. Its principal aim is to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in the South.
TWAS's 24th General Meeting is scheduled to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 30 September-4 October 2013.
TWAS's 23rd General Meeting and 12th General Conference was held in Tianjin, China, 18-21 September 2012. Read More
TWAS's 22nd General Meeting, Italy, 21-23 November 2011. Read More
TWAS's 21st General Meeting, India, 19-22 October 2010.Read More
TWAS's 11th General Conference and 20th General Meeting, South Africa, 20-23 October 2009.Read More
Upcoming deadlines
Upcoming deadlines
TWAS supports researchers in developing countries through a variety of grants and fellowships. The dates for applications vary, and we're telling you here what's up next.
To programmes
Looking for something else? Perhaps information about TWAS's programmes? Here's an overview.
Excellence in science series
Excellence in Science: Profiles of Research
Institutions in Developing Countries is a series of booklets published
by TWAS highlighting successful scientific institutions in the South. Ten institutions have so far been profiled: INBio (Costa Rica), CBS (Tunisia), IMRA (Madagascar), CDRI (India), IMPLAD (China), IHI (Tanzania), SAIAB (South Africa), NARL (Uganda), ORI (Botswana), IMS (Zanzibar, Tanzania) and ICCBS (Pakistan). The volumes are also available for download as PDF files.
scienzaexpress
Scienza Express is a young Italian publishing house that focuses on scientific themes. Its mission is to bridge
the gap between the scientific community and the citizenry. Scienza Express is now partnering with TWAS to publish a new book series presenting
successful examples of good science in the developing countries. Sharing
science is the goal that makes Scienza Express and
TWAS perfect partners.
LSWN
LSWN - Le Scienze Web News is another TWAS partner. LSWN is an independent online magazine that enourages science communication between institutions, industries, research environment and the public. LSWN is also partnering with UNESCO for the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014). Are you a researcher working in a research institute or university? If you wish to inform the LSWN community about your research results, please email redazione[at]lswn.it. Further information:http://bit.ly/contact_lswn
TWAS supports researchers in developing countries through a variety of grants and fellowships. The dates for applications vary, and we're telling you 
Excellence in Science: Profiles of Research
Institutions in Developing Countries is a series of booklets published
by TWAS highlighting successful scientific institutions in the South. Ten institutions have so far been profiled: INBio (Costa Rica), CBS (Tunisia), IMRA (Madagascar), CDRI (India), IMPLAD (China), IHI (Tanzania), SAIAB (South Africa), NARL (Uganda), ORI (Botswana), IMS (Zanzibar, Tanzania) and 
Scienza Express