TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2025

Fully funded 6–12 month PhD “sandwich model” fellowships for young scientists from developing countries (excluding Pakistan) to conduct research in chemical and biological sciences at ICCBS, Karachi.

🔍 Quick Snapshot

  • Provider: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) & International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Karachi, Pakistan
  • Opportunity Type: Postgraduate (PhD) research fellowship – sandwich model
  • Duration: 6–12 months
  • Deadline: 14 August 2025 (midnight CEST)
  • Opens: 17 April 2025
  • Location: ICCBS, Karachi, Pakistan (with time at home institution)
  • Fields: Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical & Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences

🌍 About the Fellowship

The TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme enables PhD students from developing countries (excluding Pakistan) to conduct part of their doctoral research at ICCBS, Karachi. The fellowship uses a “sandwich” model, allowing candidates to remain registered at their home university while benefiting from ICCBS’s advanced research facilities and mentorship.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

  • Citizen of a developing country (excluding Pakistan)
  • Under 36 years old as of 31 December 2025
  • Master’s degree in natural sciences
  • Registered PhD candidate at home institution (sandwich requirement)
  • Medical certificate of good health
  • No Objection Certificate from home university
  • Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
  • No visas for Pakistan or any developed country
  • Commitment to return home after fellowship

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

  • Monthly stipend to cover living expenses, accommodation, food, local transport, and minor medical costs
  • Access to ICCBS research facilities and supervision by leading scientists
  • No tuition fees
  • Opportunity for international collaboration and capacity building

📝 How to Apply

  1. Email Prof. Dr. Raza Shah (raza.shah@iccs.edu) or protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu with your CV (max 2 pages), research proposal, and two recommendation letters to request a Preliminary Acceptance Letter.
  2. Obtain a No Objection Certificate from your home university.
  3. Prepare required documents: medical certificate, proof of English proficiency (if needed), and references.
  4. Submit the complete application via the TWAS online portal before 14 August 2025 (midnight CEST).
  5. Ensure only one TWAS or OWSD programme application is made per year.

📅 Program Timeline

  • Call Opens: 17 April 2025
  • Application Deadline: 14 August 2025 (midnight CEST)
  • Fellowship Duration: 6–12 months (to be arranged)
  • Start Date: Flexible – arranged with ICCBS after selection

🚀 Advance Your Research with ICCBS & TWAS

Apply for the TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship 2025 and take your PhD research to the next level with access to world-class facilities in Karachi.

Apply via TWAS Portal

Questions? Email fellowships@twas.org

Curated by Growth Forum Malaysia — empowering researchers from the Global South.

Source: twas.org

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