This programme supports visits of internationally renowned scientists to institutions in developing countries, especially Least Developed Countries, to establish long-term scientific links and build capacity in natural sciences other than mathematics and physics. Visiting experts collaborate on research, deliver lectures, supervise students, and help develop new research lines during visits of at least two weeks. Applications require detailed CVs, research plans, and institutional support.
Eligible applicants are institutions in developing countries that can host internationally recognized scientists in natural sciences other than mathematics and physics. The visiting expert must have attained international recognition in their field.