The 2nd Joint ICTP-CCG Catalyst Facility Academic Writing Residency for Global South Scholars is now open for applications. The application deadline is 15 November 2026. This three-week residency will take place from 1 to 19 March 2027 in Trieste, Italy.
The program supports scholars from ODA-eligible countries who have nearly completed academic manuscripts on climate-compatible growth. Selected participants will receive travel support, accommodation, a daily subsistence allowance, and in-person academic mentorship.
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
Eligible Countries: ODA-eligible countries; Priority: Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Event Date / Duration: Three weeks — 1 March 2027 to 19 March 2027
Event Location: Trieste, Italy (ICTP — Lundqvist Meeting Room, Adriatico Guest House)
Funding/Benefits: Travel support, accommodation, daily subsistence allowance; limited attendance grants
About this Event
This residency is organized by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Consortium. It is designed for researchers and academics from the Global South who want dedicated time to complete nearly finished papers.
During the residency, participants will focus on final manuscript writing. In addition, they will receive in-person mentorship from the CCG Consortium. The expected outputs are a pre-print and, ideally, submission to a peer-reviewed journal during the residency.
The program focuses on climate-compatible growth research. Therefore, applicants should have work that aligns with one or more CCG research communities.
Who Should Attend
This opportunity is for researchers or academics affiliated with a university or research institution in an ODA country. Applicants must also be nationals of ODA-eligible countries.
- Nationals of ODA-eligible countries only
- Priority is given to applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Applicants must be affiliated with a university or research institution in an ODA country
- Applicants must have a completed draft research paper with all analysis finished
- The manuscript should align with one or more CCG research communities
In addition, the official page encourages applicants who collaborate with co-authors, especially through South–South collaboration. Prior participation in CCG capacity-building activities is also encouraged. Likewise, applicants are encouraged to contact CCG academics before applying.
Benefits include:
- Round-trip airfare
- ICTP guesthouse accommodation
- Daily subsistence allowance (DSA)
- In-person academic mentorship
- Optional journal submission/Open Access support, with approval
- No registration fee
- Limited grants available to support attendance, with priority to participants from developing countries
Applicants are expected to:
- Use the residency period to finalise manuscript writing
- Produce a pre-print
- Ideally submit the paper to a peer-reviewed journal during the residency
- Engage with in-person academic mentorship from the CCG Consortium
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the online application through the program application portal. Before applying, make sure you have a completed draft research paper and the required institutional affiliation.
Required Documents:
- Completed draft research paper (all analysis finished)
- Affiliation with a university or research institution in an ODA country
For full eligibility details, application steps, and any updates, read the official event page carefully before submitting your application.
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