Joint ICTP-CCG Catalyst Facility Academic Writing Residency for Global South Scholars | (smr 4296)
Starts 2 Mar 2026
Ends 20 Mar 2026
Central European Time
ICTP
Denardo Lecture Hall (AGH)
Adriatico Guest House Riva Massimiliano e Carlotta, Grignano I - 34151 Trieste (Italy)
The call for applications will be open soon
A residency supporting researchers from developing countries to complete a nearly finished academic paper through dedicated writing time and mentorship at ICTP, leading to a pre-print and journal submission.
This three-week residency offers scholars from ODA-eligible countries the time and guidance needed to finalise an academic manuscript related to climate-compatible growth. Research must already be completed; the focus is exclusively on writing and publication. Participants receive travel support, accommodation, DSA, and in-person mentorship from the CCG Consortium. Topics include energy, transport, finance, policy, governance, critical minerals, circularity, Data-to-Deal, and related interdisciplinary themes. Residents are expected to produce a pre-print and ideally submit their paper to a peer-reviewed journal.
Nationals of ODA-eligible countries only (priority: LDCs)
Affiliation with a university or research institution in an ODA country
A completed or nearly completed research paper (all analysis finished)
Alignment with one or more CCG research communities
Encouraged: collaboration with co-authors, especially South-South
Encouraged: prior participation in CCG capacity-building activities
Encouraged: contact with CCG academics before applying
Selection Criteria:
Quality and originality of the proposed paper
Relevance to CCG research themes
Applicant’s academic profile and publication record
Presence of co-authorship across institutions
Potential for publication and impact
What the Residency Offers:
Round-trip airfare
ICTP guesthouse accommodation
Daily subsistence allowance
In-person academic mentorship
Optional journal submission/Open Access support (with approval)
Expected output: pre-print + journal submission
Grants: A limited number of grants are available to support the attendance of selected participants, with priority given to participants from developing countries. There is no registration fee.
**DEADLINE: 31/12/2025**
Organizers
Carla Cannone (ICTP, Italy, Imperial College London, UK), Vivien Foster (Imperial College London, UK), Mark Idwal Howells (Loughborough University & Imperial College London, UK), Rudolf Yeganyan (Loughborough University, UK), Local Organiser: Carla Cannone (ICTP, Italy, Imperial College London, United Kingdom)