Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science. This annual award, established in year 2020, recognizes scientific achievements by young scientists living and working in a developing country. The seventh edition of the award, sponsored by the China Sciences Group (holding) Co. Ltd, will recognize achievements in Astronomy and Cosmology. The award is worth USD 10,000.
TWAS is inviting nominations for the 2026 Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities, and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Eligible candidates are young scientists (not older than 45 years of age), national of a developing country, who have been living and working in a developing country for a minimum of two years immediately prior to their nomination.
- In 2026 the award will recognize achievements in Astronomy and Cosmology.
- Self nominations and nominations from jury members will not be considered.
- Fellows of TWAS are not eligible. Individuals who have previously won a TWAS-named Award are not eligible.
SELECTION:
- Selection of the winner is made on scientific merit. A pre-screening of the nominees will be done at TWAS.
- The nomination dossiers of the qualified candidates will then be submitted to jury members for their evaluation.
- Based on this evaluation the winner will be selected.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science
