Elsevier Foundation – TWAS Visiting Expert Programme 2597 views

Elsevier Foundation’s visiting expert programme aims to provide institutions and research groups in developing countries, especially those with limited outside contacts, with the opportunity to establish long-term links with world leaders in sustainability and further build capacity building in their countries.

Duration: Minimum 2 weeks

Study Field: Sustainability

Age limit: no age bar

About the program:

• Potential host institutions can invite distinguished scientists in sustainability to collaborate in research and training.
• The visiting expert is expected to interact closely with faculty and students of the host institution with the aim of strengthening its existing activities and/or assisting in the establishment of new lines of research.
• The visiting expert could also deliver lectures and seminars to research students, supervise students, conduct research and discuss future collaborative partnerships.

Benefits:

• USD 4,000 to cover the cost of travel, visa, accommodation and other expenses related to the visit.

Terms and conditions:

• On completion, the visiting expert and the host institution will provide a comprehensive report outlining the impact the visit has had on the educational and research programme of the host institution.

Application:

• Part A of the application form must be completed by the head of the host institution in a developing country and sent to the TWAS Secretariat.
• Part B of the application form must be forwarded by the head of the host institution to the visiting expert for completion, along with a copy of Part A for information.
• The visiting expert must fill up Part B, attach their full CV, and send it directly to the TWAS Secretariat.
• Applications to be sent to:
• TWAS, ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11, 34151 Trieste, Italy.

Phone: +39 040 2240-330 – Fax: +39 040 224-559;

E-Mail: exchanges@twas.org