Preliminary proposals for the TWAS-FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme must be submitted by November 1, 2026. The deadline for presenting full proposals is April 1, 2027.
Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences
IANAS is a regional network of Academies of Sciences, created to support cooperation towards the strengthening of science and technology as a tool for advancing research and development, prosperity and equity in the Americas. Founded in the spirit of IAP in May 2004.
Opportunities
TWAS-FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship: Call for Applications
UNESCO-Al Fozan Prize: Call for Nominations and Applications
Nominations and applications for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are open until November 30, 2026.
UNESCO WINGS Caribbean Fellowship: Call for Applications
The call for applications for the UNESCO WINGS Caribbean is open until September 30, 2026. The fellowship initiative designed to support outstanding women researchers and innovators.
ABOUT IANAS
IANAS plays a major role in contributing to the promotion of scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in the Americas.
Networks are powerful instruments for sharing and rapidly disseminating information, best practices and novel ideas through a larger community. By virtue of their credibility and independence from government, Academies have certain inherent advantages in addressing issues related to science, technology and health (STH), and in advancing high quality science education at the national level.
Ianas by the numbers
A snapshot of our impact across the Americas through collaboration, research, and scientific advancement
22
Academies United Collaborating across the Americas
1300
Experts contributing to regional initiatives and research.
64
Scientific activities held over ten years to foster cooperation
