TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme. Young scientists from least developed countries who hold an MSc (or higher degree) can visit research laboratories or industries in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region of Italy for three months to carry out collaborative research projects and/or training internships in the fields that fall under the umbrella of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNESCO-TWAS, in collaboration with the Lincei Academy and the International School for Advanced Studies ( SISSA), offers young scientists from Least Developed Countries the opportunity to visit either:
– Research laboratories at Centres of Excellence in Trieste or Udine, Italy – Academic Channel;
– Or industries in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region of Italy – Industrial Channel.
Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati Information
Established in 1978, Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (International School for Advanced Studies) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Trieste (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Friuli Venezia Giulia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research, Italy), Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational higher education institution. Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 41 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Italian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.