The World Academic of Sciences/ Chinese Academy of Sciences (TWAS-CAS) is pleased to announce the nominations for the 2021 Award for young scientists from developing countries. The award aims at recognizing scientists not older than 45 years who are living and working in a developing country.
About The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
TWAS was founded in 1983 by a distinguished group of scientists from the developing world, under the leadership of Abdus Salam, the Pakistani physicist and Nobel laureate. They shared a belief that developing nations, by building strength in science and engineering, could build the knowledge and skill to address such challenges as hunger, disease and poverty. From the start, the Academy had essential support from Italian scientists and political leaders.
The Third World Academy of Sciences, as it was first known, was inaugurated officially in 1985 during a ceremony attended by UN Secretary-... continue reading

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TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award
Aim and Benefits of TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award
The recipients will receive USD10,000 sponsored by Lenovo, global leader in consumer, commercial, and enterprise technology that is the largest PC company in the world.
Requirements for TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award Qualification
To be considered for the TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Developing Countries, applicants are to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be young scientists not older than 45 years from a developing country.
- Applicants must have obtained relevant certification from a recognized higher institution.
- Applicants must be nominated by a qualified nominator.
- Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership and academic potentials
Application Deadline
May 12, 2021How to Apply
The nominations can only be submitted electronically through the on-line platform by visiting the official website. A nomination is considered complete only if includes all of the following information/material:
- Nominator contact details;
- Nominee contact details (self nominations are not accepted) and general information on the nominee, including the country where he/she has been working and living in the past 2 years;
- Authorization from the nominee (1.e. the candidate) to process his/her personal data for the purposes of his/her nomination. The authorization can only be submitted through the online platform. The privacy authorization form is available for download in the section ‘nominee’s personal data’. The form must be filled in and signed by the candidate and then uploaded onto the on-line platform.
- Supporting statement regarding the nominee’s contribution in physical sciences. Supporting statements should explain in detail the work performed by the candidate and its significance in the relevant scientific context. Clear reference should be made to the scientific impact of the nominee’s work. Vague supporting statements will not be considered and will negatively affect the evaluation;
- Clear and detailed account of any time spent abroad by the nominee in the past two years;
- Information about the applicant’s PhD information on subject area, year and awarding institution.
- List of 10 most significant publications listed in an internationally acceptable format.
- The nominee’s brief CV and her/his complete list of publications are also to be uploaded, separately, onto the online platform.
For more details, visit TWAS website.