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Upcoming deadlines: Opportunities for scientists, research groups from LDCs with TWAS Visiting Expert Programme and TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme

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Deadline 30 September: TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme

Young scientists from least developed countries who hold an MSc (or higher degree) can visit research laboratories at Centres of Excellence in Trieste, Italy, for three months to carry out collaborative research projects in the fields that fall under the umbrella of the 51勛圖 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Information

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South-South cooperation: Empowering Young Women Scientists from LDCs

8 March 2023

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Investing in women and girls in science, technology and innovation (STI) in the LDCs is imperative. UN and countries can support this endeavor through South-South cooperation. In commemoration for the International Women's Day, UNOSSC and ICGEB are organizing an interactive dialogue among senior women representatives from the UN system and young female scientists from LDCs. A special documentary series featuring 5 young women scientists' journey will be premiered after the interactive dialogue.

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Event: Science, technology and innovation in the least developed countries: stocktaking, challenges and the way forward

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Launch of new report: The State of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Least Developed Countries - UN Technology Bank for LDCs

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14 September 2022. The UN Technology Bank for LDCs has launched a new report which surveys the state of science, technology and innovation in LDCs and provides policy recommendations to "close the gap".  See the news item here.

From TWAS/UNESCO: Call for nominations for award recognizing scientists from LDCs

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The TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award recognizes scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It carries a cash award of USD4,000. The 2022 award will honour a scientist working in an area relevant to sustainability. The deadline for nominations is 20 April 2022. More information . 

From TWAS/UNESCO: Call for nominations for award recognizing scientists from LDCs

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The TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award recognizes scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It carries a cash award of USD4,000. The 2022 award will honour a scientist working in an area relevant to sustainability. The deadline for nominations is 20 April 2022. More information .