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Urban Health on the Global Agenda: Highlights from IUHS 2025
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Urban Health on the Global Agenda: Highlights from IUHS 2025 Announcing Institution
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The future of urban health starts at the Hannover Summit
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
The future of urban health starts at the Hannover Summit The IAP has taken a major step toward shaping healthier, more resilient cities with the conclusion of the International Urban Health Summit 2025 in Hannover, Germany. The event, held from 9–11 April, brought together over 350 experts from 30 countries to explore the growing impact of urbanisation on health and to lay the groundwork for a global, interdisciplinary initiative in urban health—one that aligns science, policy and innovation for the future of city living. Announcing Institution
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Survey: Gender equality in scientific organizations – deadline 14 May 2025
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Survey: Gender equality in scientific organizations – deadline 14 May 2025 The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), the International Science Council (ISC) and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) are conducting a joint global survey to assess the representation and participation of women scientists in scientific organizations. Announcing Institution
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IAP Member, Academy of Sciences of Albania, Hosts Global Dialogue on Environmental Health and Sustainability
Call for Participation: 3rd International Conference on Public Health and Environment in Albania IAP Member, the Academy of Sciences of Albania, Hosting the Global Dialogue on Environmental Health and Sustainability Announcing Institution
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US NASEM Highlight Visa Challenges for Scientists in New Report and Webinar
US NASEM Highlight Visa Challenges for Scientists in New Report and Webinar New findings shed light on barriers to international scientific collaboration and mobility. Announcing Institution
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IPCC Call for Author Nominations: Key Information to apply
IPCC Call for Author Nominations: Key Information to apply A recent IAP webinar, organised in collaboration with the IPCC Focal Point for Italy, provided an overview of the IPCC nomination process. Announcing Institution
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  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
IAP Joins as Co-Sponsor of the 2025 Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition Global competition aims to foster innovative solutions in biosecurity Announcing Institution
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International Urban Health Summit 2025 Hanover (#IUHS2025Hanover)
International Urban Health Summit 2025 Hanover (#IUHS2025Hanover) Hanover, 9-11 April, 2025, Herrenhausen Palace Announcing Institution
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IAP Hosts Workshop on Wildfire Risk Modeling and AI RAC group photo
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
IAP Hosts Workshop on Wildfire Risk Modeling and AI IAP Brings Together Global Experts to Explore Wildfire Risk and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Understanding Vulnerabilities of Communities Announcing Institution
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ASSAf Hosts Inaugural Annual STEMI Lecture on Women in STEM
ASSAf Hosts Inaugural Annual Lecture on Women in STEMI Breaking Barriers: Advancing Women in STEMI Across Africa Announcing Institution
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IAP Webinar: Explaining the IPCC calls for nominations of authors
  • Environment & Climate
  • Policy for Science
IAP Webinar: Explaining the IPCC calls for nominations of authors Join our first webinar aimed at strengthening the climate change science-policy interface Announcing Institution
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Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
Apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Hungary The Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is designed to nurture up to 35 exceptional postdoctoral researchers from around the globe. Announcing Institution
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America’s Future Relies on Science, Says National Academy of Sciences President
  • Policy for Science
America’s Future Relies on Science, Says National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt, President of the US National Academy of Sciences, highlights crucial need for science investment Announcing Institution
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  • Energy
Europe’s Energy Security Under Review at EASAC Report Launch Brussels Event to Address Governance, Infrastructure and International Energy Relations Announcing Institution
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NAST PHL and UKAMS Climate Change Workshop on Safeguarding Health from Disasters in SEA
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
NAST PHL and UKAMS Climate Change Workshop on Safeguarding Health from Disasters in Southeast Asia The Workshop on Adapting to Climate Change: Safeguarding Health from Disasters in Southeast Asia took place on 22-23 January 2025 in the Philippines Announcing Institution
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Call for expressions of interest: IAP leadership positions
Call for expressions of interest: IAP leadership positions The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is the global network for science, medicine and engineering academies. Announcing Institution
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Urgent Call for Transformative Change: EASAC Commentary Launch Event
  • Environment & Climate
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Urgent Call for Transformative Change: EASAC Commentary Launch Event New publication highlights the widening gap between crisis and action Announcing Institution
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Rubeshan Perumal, IAP YPL alumnus, Recognised with SAMRC Bronze Award for His Contributions to TB and HIV Research
Rubeshan Perumal, IAP YPL alumnus, Recognised with SAMRC Bronze Award for His Contributions to TB and HIV Research IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL) alumnus honoured for his impactful work in pulmonary medicine Announcing Institution
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Nominations Open for the 2025 TÜBA Academy Prizes
Nominations Open for the 2025 TÜBA Academy Prizes Recognising outstanding contributions in science, engineering, health and humanities Announcing Institution
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Tran Xuan Bach, IAP YPL Alumnus, Receives 2025 Global Healthcare Innovation Leadership Award
Tran Xuan Bach, IAP YPL Alumnus, Receives 2025 Global Healthcare Innovation Leadership Award Honouring exceptional contributions to health innovation and leadership in global health Announcing Institution
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  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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The IAP invites young academies and cohort-based early career leadership programmes to join as Young Affiliates The new affiliation category strengthens engagement of early-career scientists in global scientific collaboration and policy discussions Announcing Institution
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IAP Webinar: Building Trust in Science through Science Education
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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IAP Webinar: Building Trust in Science Through Science Education The webinar is part of the IAP series and will take place on 11 March 2025 Announcing Institution
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Gender in Science call
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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Advancing gender equality in scientific organizations Call for applications and inputs: the deadline is 5 March 2025 Announcing Institution
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Deadline Extended for Submissions on Biosafety Capacity-Building Activities
Deadline Extended for Submissions on Biosafety Capacity-Building Activities Governments and organisations invited to submit information by 31 March 2025 and review national records in the Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) Announcing Institution
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IPBES to Host Online Dialogue on Expert and Fellow Nominations for Second Global Assessment Virtual meeting on 12 March 2025 aims to enhance engagement in the nomination process Announcing Institution
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Women in Science: OWSD Launches Global Research Competition 'Short Talks, Big Impact' invites women scientists worldwide to present their research in a fast-paced, engaging challenge Announcing Institution
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Royal Society's medals and awards
Nominate for the Royal Society's medals and awards Nominations are now open for the Royal Society’s annual medals and awards programme. Announcing Institution
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IPBES Calls for Expert Nominations for Second Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Scientists, policymakers and experts are invited to contribute to a comprehensive global evaluation, shaping strategies for sustainability and conservation. Announcing Institution
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Attend the webinar on 'The ethical limits of economic equity'
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
SHEM webinar on Ethics and Metrics The webinar on 'The ethical limits of economic equity' is taking place on 6 February 2025 Announcing Institution
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Award for Young Leaders in Global health
  • Health
Award for Young Leaders in Global Health The 'Award for Young Leaders in Global Health' call for nominations is issued by NIMS University and the WHS Academic Alliance Announcing Institution
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GYA's Nature paper contributes to an ongoing GYA-IAP-ISC collaboration
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Global Insights on Academic Promotion: Nature Article Highlights Regional Trends GYA's Nature paper contributes to an ongoing GYA-IAP-ISC collaboration Announcing Institution
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IAP General Assembly: Bridging Science, Policy and Society in an Era of Transformation
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
IAP Conference and General Assembly: Bridging Science, Policy and Society in an Era of Transformation Announcing the 2025 IAP Conference and General Assembly, 8–11 December 2025 | Cairo, Egypt Announcing Institution
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Virchow Prize 2025
  • Health
Call for Nominations: The Virchow Prize 2025 Nominations for the Virchow Prize 2025 - on the topic of "health for all" - may be submitted through 28 February 2025. Announcing Institution
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TWAS seeks nominations for five awards
  • Sustainable Development Goals
TWAS seeks nominations for five awards Five awards are currently open to candidates from the developing world in fields including biology, chemistry, medical science, physics and sustainable development Announcing Institution
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A Comparative Analysis on S7/S20 and G7/G20 Statements
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Insights into S7/S20 Agenda Setting and Policy Influence: Watch the Webinar recording Academy leaders explore S7/S20 themes, policy impacts and the importance of effective global scientific communication. Announcing Institution
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Call for the application Del Duca 2025
Call for applications for the 2025 Del Duca prize The Grand Prix Scientifique is awarded by the Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation on the recommendation of the Académie des Sciences. Announcing Institution
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Our most popular stories from 2024
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
  • Energy
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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Our most popular stories from 2024 From Young Physician Leaders (YPL) to Science Education, these were our 10 most-read articles of the year Announcing Institution
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Report Launch: A Comparative Analysis of Themes Across S7/S20 and G7/G20 Statements
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Report Launch: A Comparative Analysis of Themes Across S7/S20 and G7/G20 Statements Join our webinar to explore Science-Policy Synergies Between S7/S20 and G7/G20 Agendas Announcing Institution
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YPL alumnus Paramdeep Singh Honoured with National Best Medical Teacher Award at NATCON 2024
  • Health
YPL alumnus Paramdeep Singh Honoured with National Best Medical Teacher Award at NATCON 2024 The award ceremony took place in Hyderabad, India, in December 2024 Announcing Institution
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COP29: IAP Shares Expertise on Climate, Education and Health
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
COP29: IAP Shares Expertise on Climate, Education and Health IAP showcases research and policy insights on climate, education and health and contributes to ORF Volume Announcing Institution
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Marcelo Knobel joins UNESCO-TWAS as executive director
Marcelo Knobel joins UNESCO-TWAS as executive director The Brazilian physicist is an experienced academic leader and strong advocate for science communication and higher education Announcing Institution
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YPL alumna Duha Shellah Recognised as an Emerging Voice for Global Health 2024
YPL alumna Duha Shellah recognised Emerging Voice for Global Health 2024 IAP Young Physician Leader alumna honoured for her contributions to global health advocacy and research Announcing Institution
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Call for applications: Grand Prix Luciole - Ecological transition
  • Energy
  • Environment & Climate
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Call for applications: Grand Prix Luciole - Ecological transition Institut de France is awarding a 100,000 euros prize Announcing Institution
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BWC: Watch the recording of IAP side session in Geneva
  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
BWC: Watch the recording of IAP side session in Geneva IAP Side-Session at the UN in Geneva highlights feasibility of a Scientific Advisory Body for the BWC Announcing Institution
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IAP Small Grants: Advancing Global Challenges Through Innovation and Collaboration
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
IAP Small Grants: Advancing global challenges through innovation and collaboration Our 2023–2024 small grants have supported initiatives addressing biosecurity, science diplomacy, predatory publishing and many other challenges Announcing Institution
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IAP-ISC Webinar on the UN Pact for the Future: Watch the recording
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
IAP-ISC Webinar: Unpacking UN Pact for the Future and its implications for Science - Watch the video recording The meeting involved a discussion on the progress and implementation of the pact, with a focus on the role of institutions and academies in measuring success. Announcing Institution