About the opportunity
The 2nd Joint ICTP-CCG Catalyst Facility Academic Writing Residency for Global South Scholars supports researchers from developing countries in completing a nearly finished academic paper. Taking place from March 1 to March 19, 2027, at the ICTP in Trieste, Italy, the residency provides dedicated writing time, resources, and in-person mentorship from the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Consortium. The program focuses exclusively on writing and publication rather than conducting new research; participants must already have a completed draft research paper with all analysis finished. Topics span energy systems, sustainable transport, infrastructure resilience, critical minerals, climate finance, governance, data-to-deal, and related interdisciplinary themes. Residents are expected to produce a pre-print and submit their paper to a peer-reviewed journal during their stay.
Funding and benefits
- Round-trip airfare support
- ICTP guesthouse accommodation provided
- Daily subsistence allowance (DSA) during the residency
- In-person academic mentorship from CCG Consortium experts
- Optional journal submission and Open Access support with approval
- No registration fee required
Who can apply?
- Nationals of ODA-eligible countries only, with priority given to Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Active affiliation with a university or research institution located in an ODA-eligible country
- Must possess a completed draft research paper with all data analysis already finished
- Research must align with one or more CCG research communities and themes
- Encouraged: collaboration with co-authors, especially South-South partnerships
- Encouraged: prior participation in CCG capacity-building activities
- Encouraged: prior contact with CCG academics before applying
Required documents
- Completed draft research paper with finished analysis
- Application submitted via the ICTP portal
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 15, 2026
How to apply
- Access the official ICTP portal via the online application link
- Submit the required application materials before the November 15, 2026 deadline
Additional information
- The residency runs from March 1 to March 19, 2027
- Hosted at the Lundqvist Meeting Room, Adriatico Guest House, Grignano, Trieste, Italy
- Organized jointly by ICTP and the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) partnership
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Researchers from ODA-eligible countries who already have a finalized data analysis and a complete draft paper ready for polishing and submission.
- Scholars working on energy transitions, climate finance, sustainable transport, and related green growth themes aligned with CCG priorities.
- Academics seeking dedicated writing time away from teaching duties combined with direct mentorship from international experts.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must already have their research and data analysis fully completed, as the program is strictly dedicated to writing and publication rather than conducting research.
- Requires a three-week commitment for on-site participation in Trieste, Italy, during March 2027.
- Eligibility is strictly restricted to nationals and institutional affiliates of ODA-eligible developing countries.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This residency is ideal for early-career or established researchers in the Global South aiming to overcome writing bottlenecks, receive expert mentorship, and successfully push an existing manuscript into a pre-print and peer-reviewed publication.
Our take
Researchers from ODA-eligible countries with a nearly finished manuscript on climate-compatible growth and the flexibility to travel to Italy for three weeks should strongly consider applying before November 15, 2026. Those still in the data collection or analysis phase will find the program unsuitable.
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