TWAS - The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries – works to advance sustainable development through research, education, policy and diplomacy.
The Academy 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 Prize winner. Today, UNESCO-TWAS has approximately 1,400 elected Fellows from more than 90 countries; 11 of them are Nobel laureates. Through more than three decades, TWAS mission has remained consistent:
• Recognize, support and promote excellence in scientific research in the developing world;
• Respond to the needs of young scientists in countries that are lagging in science and technology;
• Promote South-South and South-North cooperation in science, technology and innovation;
• Encourage scientific research and sharing of experiences in solving major problems facing developing countries.
TWAS, based in Trieste, Italy, receives core funding from the Government of Italy. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) administers TWAS funds and personnel.
Company Details
- Employees
- 57
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Via Beirut 6, Trieste,italy 34151,italy
- Phone
- +39 040 224 0327
- we****@****was.org
- Industry
- Research
- Website
- twas.org
- Keywords
- Science, engineering, mathematics, training and education, science policy, science diplomacy, research grants, international collaboration, capacity building, technology, innovation, South-South cooperation, South-North cooperation, science for development.
- HQ
- Trieste, Italy
- Competitors
- International Science Council, The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF), Indian National Science Academy - INSA, AAAS, International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA), Besso, Global Young Academy.
Twas – The World Academy Of Sciences Questions
Twas – The World Academy Of Sciences's helpline number is +39 040 224 0327
Twas – The World Academy Of Sciences's website is twas.org
Twas – The World Academy Of Sciences's LinkedIn profile is https://it.linkedin.com/company/twas-science
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Twas – The World Academy Of Sciences's top competitors are
International Science Council,
The Organization For Women In Science For The Developing World (Owsd),
Abdus Salam International Centre For Theoretical Physics (Ictp),
The Interacademy Partnership (Iap),
Africa Research Excellence Fund (Aref),
Indian National Science Academy - Insa,
Aaas,
International Network For Governmental Science Advice (Ingsa),
Besso,
Global Young Academy.
Twas – The World Academy Of Sciences's support email address is webmaster@twas.org
Twas – The World Academy Of Sciences's categories are Research
Twas – The World Academy Of Sciences's founding year is 1983
