The TWAS Affiliated Membership 2026 call invites nominations of outstanding young scientists from the Americas. The initiative promotes excellence, inclusivity, and regional diversity, encouraging applications from underrepresented. Submissions are open until June 10, 2026.
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
Call for Nominations: TWAS Affiliated Membership 2026
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.
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
