TWAS-ICCBS 2023 Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 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.

TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) – comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular and Drug Research – for studies leading to a PhD degree in the following fields: organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry or analytical chemistry.

• About The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
• TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
• Requirements for TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

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 r... read more

TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme

• Type Postgraduate
• Organisation The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
• Country to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline June 30, 2023

Aim and Benefits of TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme

• ICCBS will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs, such as food, accommodation, local transportation and incidental minor illness. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.

Requirements for TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme Qualification

• 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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