Calling all international scientists, researchers, and young affiliates passionate about solving global sustainability challenges! A new opportunity is here to power your work and deepen international scientific collaboration – and it’s fully funded.
What’s the Opportunity?
The Grants for Cooperation on Sustainability Science with CAS-TWAS Centres of Excellence are now open for the 2025 cycle. This initiative, jointly supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the TWAS Network for Sustainable Development, will provide funding for innovative collaborative research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Researchers will partner with one of six CAS-TWAS Centres of Excellence (CoEs), each focusing on critical fields like green tech, water, climate, infectious diseases, and more.
What’s in it for You?
- Funding: Up to RMB 600,000 (~USD $82,000) per project — Split over two years (RMB 300,000 per year)
- Covers in-person collaboration, research visits, student exchanges, and up to 30% for equipment & consumables
- Optional participation in a training workshop at your partnering CAS-TWAS Centre
- Global Collaboration: You work internationally with top-tier researchers from CAS Centres of Excellence
- No application fee, and no age limit to apply!
Eligible Fields and Centres
| Centre of Excellence | Research Focus | Contact Email |
|---|---|---|
| CEGT – Green Technology | Efficient & selective CO₂ transformation | [email protected] |
| CoEBio – Biotechnology | Renewable energy utilization mechanisms | [email protected] / [email protected] |
| ICCES – Climate and Environment | Predicting climate extremes, disaster readiness | [email protected] |
| CEWE – Water and Environment | Water management and sustainability | [email protected] |
| CEEID – Emerging Infectious Diseases | Pandemic pathogens & tropical diseases | [email protected] |
| SDIM – Space Tech for Disaster Mitigation | Flood hazard modeling & infrastructure exposure | [email protected] |
Who Can Apply?
- TWAS Members or TWAS Young Affiliates
- Scientists based outside of China
- Proposals must involve collaboration with one CAS-TWAS CoE
- Team applications are welcome, but the lead applicant cannot be based in China.
Application Deadlines to Remember:
- June 14, 2025: Send your CV and research proposal to the relevant Centre contact.
- September 1, 2025: Submit the final application form to:
[email protected] and [email protected]
Apply: https://twas.org/opportunity/grants-cooperation-sustainability-science-cas-twas-centres-excellence.