TWAS-ICCBS 2023 Postgraduate Fellowship for Developing Countries

The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research in Karachi, Pakistan — and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in chemical and biological sciences.

About The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)

TWAS The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries works to support sustainable prosperity through research, education, policy and diplomacy.

TWAS is a global science academy based in Trieste, Italy. Through three decades, TWAS’s mission has remained consistent: Recognize, support and promote excellence in scientific research in the developing world; Respond to the needs of young scientists in countries that are lagging in science and technology; Promote South-South and South-North cooperation in science, technology and innovation; Encourage scientific research and sharing of experiences in solving major problems facing developing countries.

TWAS and its partners offer over 600 fellowships per year to scientists in the developing world who want to pursue PhDs and postdoctoral research. TWAS prizes and awards are among the most prestigious given for scientific work in the developing world.

Benefits

Requirements

• Applicant must be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year.
• Hold a master’s degree in a field of natural sciences.
• Be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan)
• Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country.
• Provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor.
• Be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university.
• Provide an official Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Director of ICCBS (Prof. M.I. Choudhary at [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor.

In contacting Prof. Choudhary, applicants must accompany their request for a preliminary acceptance letter with copy of their CV and a research proposal outline and two reference letters

• Provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English.
• Provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship.
• Not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship
• Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

How to Apply

• Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from ICCBS when applying, or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance the application will not be considered for selection
• Reference letters must be on letter-headed paper and SIGNED.

Application Deadline