The Catalyst Facility is a funding framework established through a Memorandum of Understanding between the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Programme and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). It aims to strengthen research and training capacity in the Global South by supporting open science, academic collaboration, and locally led climate and energy analysis.
TWO FUNDING OFFERS COMING SOON
Academic Writing Residency
The International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), a UNESCO-Category I Institute, and the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Programme plan to invite applications for the ICTP-CCG Academic Writing Residency in Trieste, Italy.
This unique opportunity will offer scholars from developing countries dedicated time and mentorship to advance an academic paper toward publication in an international journal. The residency will provide a supportive environment to focus on writing, exchange ideas with peers, and strengthen research visibility within the global academic community.
In-Country Research Group Grants
with MSc Scholarships
CCG and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) plan to invite applications from universities and publicly funded research institutions in developing countries for the CCG–TWAS Catalyst Research Group Grants.
This initiative combines institutional research grants with fully funded Master’s Scholarships to strengthen local research, teaching, and policy engagement in energy–climate modelling. It supports the formation of multidisciplinary teams of academics, research assistants, and postgraduate students advancing applied research for sustainable energy transitions in the Global South.
Support the Catalyst Facility
Join us in a transformative journey to revolutionize education and research in support of the climate transition in the Global South. Through our Catalyst Facility, we seek visionary philanthropists like yourselves to invest in this groundbreaking initiative that will nurture a new generation of leaders and drive sustainable development.
With modest investment, you can empower a network of universities to produce a wealth of academic output, resulting in the following tangible outcomes:
■ Academic institutions fostering a research culture of innovation and collaboration
across the Global South.
■ Cohorts of highly skilled graduates from the Global South, equipped to tackle
critical challenges.
■ A significant flow of peer-reviewed academic papers co-authored by academics in the Global South, contributing to the global body of knowledge.
■ A substantial series of policy support documents, shaping evidence-based
decision-making in the Global South.
Your generous contribution will catalyze a ripple effect of transformation, empowering the Global South to take ownership of its development trajectory. Together, we can:
■ Empower a community of experts with the knowledge and skills to address climate challenges.
■ Strengthen research capacity and foster a culture of innovation.
■ Generate policy-relevant insights to inform sustainable development.
■ Bridge the gap between academia and real world problem-solving.
Your partnership will be instrumental in shaping the future of education and research for the climate transition, paving the way for a more equitable and prosperous global landscape.
If you want more info please reach out to c.cannone@unesco.org