Research Grants for Cooperation on Sustainability Science with CAS-TWAS Centres of Excellence at The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

About Fellowship/Grant

The Grants for Cooperation on Sustainability Science are a prestigious funding opportunity jointly offered by TWAS and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). They support collaborative, sustainability-focused research between TWAS Members or TWAS Young Affiliates and CAS-TWAS Centres of Excellence (CoEs). This programme advances research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in fields such as green technology, climate science, water management, biotechnology, disaster mitigation, and infectious diseases. Successful candidates will engage in international collaboration, technology transfer, and sustainable development research with leading Chinese institutions.

Fellowship/Grant Details

Fellowship/Grant Title: Grants for Cooperation on Sustainability Science with CAS-TWAS Centres of Excellence
Host Institution: TWAS and CAS-TWAS Centres of Excellence
Administering Organization: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Location: Any country (but collaborating CoEs are based in China)
Fellowship/Grant Type: Research Grant
Research Field: Sustainability Science
Eligible Nationalities: All (excluding scientists based in China for lead applicants)
Duration: 2 years
Funding/Compensation: RMB 600,000 total (RMB 300,000 per year)
Start Date: Flexible upon project approval
Scholarship Can Be Taken At: CAS-TWAS Centre of Excellence (with collaboration from applicant’s institution)
Required Degree/Diploma: Not specified (but significant research experience required)

Research Areas

Green Technology: CO₂ Transformation Mechanisms and Technology
Biotechnology: Renewable Energy Bio-utilization
Climate and Environmental Sciences: Climate Extremes and Disaster Preparedness
Water and Environment: Water Sustainability and Management
Emerging Infectious Disease: Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Space Technology for Disaster Mitigation: Flood Hazard and Infrastructure Risk Analysis

(Keywords: sustainability science, green technology, climate change, water management, biotechnology, disaster mitigation, infectious disease research)

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a TWAS Member or TWAS Young Affiliate.
Must have a proven track record in relevant research fields.
Lead scientist must be based outside China.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in international collaboration.
Strong research proposal aligned with the SDGs.
Willingness to participate in research visits and/or student exchanges.

Not Eligible:

Scientists based in China (for project leadership roles).
Researchers not affiliated with TWAS as Members or Young Affiliates.

Fellowship/Grant Benefits

Research funding: RMB 600,000 total (RMB 300,000 per year for two years)
Travel support for research visits
Student exchange funding
Equipment and consumables funding (up to 30% of total)
Training workshop participation support
Visa sponsorship (where applicable)
Research collaboration with CAS-TWAS Centres of Excellence
Access to research facilities
Administrative and project implementation support

Application Process

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must send their CV and research proposal to the contact person of the chosen CAS-TWAS Centre of Excellence (CoE) by email.
After selection by the CoE, a complete application form must be jointly prepared and submitted to TWAS.

Required Documents:

Updated CV
Research Proposal (aligned with the chosen CoE’s research field)
Completed Application Form (provided by TWAS)

Important Dates

Application Deadline (CV & Proposal to CoEs): 14 June 2025
Full Application Submission Deadline (to TWAS): 1 September 2025
Interview Period: Not specified (dependent on CoE selection)
Results Notification: After September 2025
Fellowship/Grant Start Date: Late 2025 / Early 2026 (flexible)

Where to Apply

Institution Website: https://twas.org
Grant Posting: https://twas.org/opportunity/grants-cooperation-sustainability-science-cas-twas-centres-excellence
Application Portal: Applications to be submitted via email: programmes@twas.org and dywang@cashq.ac.cn
📧 Contact for Queries: Specific CoE contact persons (mentioned per research field); for general queries: programmes@twas.org