TWAS-ICCBS Pakistan Postgraduate Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)
Description
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), in collaboration with the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Pakistan, is offering the TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2025. This prestigious program provides fully funded opportunities for young scientists from developing countries to pursue PhD research in chemical and biological sciences at one of South Asia’s leading research institutions.
Degree Level
The TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship supports PhD research in fields including organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. This program follows the sandwich model, allowing candidates to complete part of their PhD research at ICCBS while remaining registered at their home institutions.
Programme Duration
- Minimum: 6 months
- Maximum: 12 months (or as agreed with ICCBS)
Language of Instruction: English
Available Subjects
Eligible Fields of Study
- Agricultural Sciences
- Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biological Systems and Organisms
- Medical and Health Sciences (including Neurosciences)
- Chemical Sciences
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Monthly stipend (to cover living costs including food, accommodation, and local transportation)
- Access to world-class research facilities at ICCBS
- Supervision and mentorship by leading scientists
- No tuition fees
Note: The stipend is non-convertible to foreign currency. Family members are not financially supported.
Eligible Nationalities
This fellowship is open to international students of developing countries.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of developing countries (other than Pakistan)
- Be aged 35 or younger by 31 December 2025
- Hold a Master’s degree in natural sciences
- Be registered PhD students in their home country (proof required)
- Provide a Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS
- Submit a No Objection Certificate from their home university
- Provide a certificate of good health
- Submit two signed reference letters
- Demonstrate English proficiency (if previous education was not in English)
- Commit to returning to their home country after the fellowship
Applicants must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country.
Application Procedure
- Obtain Preliminary Acceptance Letter
- Contact Prof. Dr. Raza Shah at raza.shah@iccs.edu or protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu with:
- CV (two pages)
- Copy of last degree
- Two reference letters
- Research proposal outline
- Prepare Required Documents
- Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS
- Registration and No Objection Certificate from home university
- Reference letters
- Health certificate
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Submit Online Application
- Apply via the official TWAS online portal (Apply Now button at the TWAS opportunity page).
Important: Applicants can only apply to one TWAS or OWSD programme per calendar year.
Key Dates
- Call Opening: 17 April 2025
- Application Deadline: 14 August 2025
- Fellowship Start: Dates to be arranged with ICCBS
Why Choose TWAS-ICCBS Fellowship?
- Prestige: Offered by TWAS, a leading global science academy.
- Top Research Environment: ICCBS is recognized as a Centre of Excellence by TWAS.
- Capacity Building: Enables young scientists from the Global South to advance their research careers.
- Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with international researchers.
