IANAS: Advancing Science Across the Americas

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

Applications Open for 2026 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants

The Michelson Medical Research Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Next Generation Grants. Open to scientists aged 35 or under, the program supports innovative projects tackling global diseases. Applications are due June 22.

Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America Symposium 2026: Call for Applications

The 2026 edition will be held in August, in São Paulo, Brazil. The call for applications is now open for scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the Americas to submit applications online before the deadline of April 15, 2026.

International Webinar on Women in scientific organizations

Event organized by the ISC, the IAP, and the SCGES will present the findings of a landmark study examining gender equality across scientific academies, unions, and disciplinary societies worldwide over a 10‑year period (2015-2025).

ABOUT IANAS

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.

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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