TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry 2026

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TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) Worldwide 2026

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The TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry 2026 is an international prize awarded to a chemist not older than 45 who is a national of a scientifically and technologically lagging country (STLC) and has been living and working there for at least two years prior to nomination. The award carries a cash prize of US$5,000 and recognises significant contributions to the field of Chemistry from early-career scientists.

Benefits

Cash prize of US$5,000; international recognition in the field of Chemistry.

Eligibility

Young chemists not older than 45, national of a scientifically and technologically lagging country, who have been living and working in an eligible country for at least two years prior to nomination.

Application

Nomination via an online platform; includes submission of candidate details and supporting documents.

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Opportunity Details

TypeAward / Prize

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserTWAS (The World Academy of Sciences)

LocationWorldwide

Study level Early-career professional

Open toChemists who are nationals of scientifically and technologically lagging countries and have lived and worked in an eligible country for at least two years prior to nomination.

Ageup to 45 years

Chemistry

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