The TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2025 is being offered by the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in collaboration with the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at the University of Karachi, Pakistan. The goal of this completely financed program is to assist young scientists from poor nations who wish to pursue doctoral-level studies in the biological and chemical sciences. Acknowledged for its superior research and training, ICCBS offers a vibrant setting with access to state-of-the-art labs, knowledgeable faculty, and chances for global cooperation.
Because of the fellowship’s “sandwich model,” candidates can continue to be enrolled in the PhD program at their home university while carrying out a sizable amount of their research at ICCBS. This arrangement encourages cooperation between ICCBS and the fellow’s home institution in addition to maintaining academic continuity. Organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry are among the research areas that are covered by this curriculum.
Full financial support, covering tuition, living expenses, and travel, will be provided to selected fellows. Along with having access to state-of-the-art facilities, fellows will interact with professionals from around the world, take part in academic workshops, and hone research abilities that are essential for promoting innovation and scientific progress back home. The program demonstrates a strong dedication to enhancing scientific leadership and research capability in the Global South.
Host Country: Pakistan
University: The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- A citizen of a developing nation other than Pakistan is required.
- By December 31, 2025, they must be 35 years of age or younger.
- A master’s degree in the scientific sciences is required.
- must have valid documentation of registration and be enrolled as a PhD student in their native country at the moment.
- A preliminary acceptance letter from ICCBS must be sent.
- A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their native university is required.
- A current certificate of good health must be presented.
- Two signed academic referee reference letters must be submitted.
- If previous instruction was not in English, English competency must be demonstrated.
- must pledge to return to their nation of origin after the fellowship is over.
Benefits:
- Monthly Stipend: To ensure a comfortable and concentrated research experience, fellows will receive a monthly allowance intended to cover basic living expenses, including meals, lodging, and local transportation while they are in Pakistan.
- Full access to ICCBS’s top-notch research infrastructure, which includes cutting-edge labs, specialized tools, scientific libraries, and technological resources to support top-tier research in the biological and chemical sciences, will be provided to participants.
- Expert Supervision & Mentorship: At ICCBS, fellows will get guidance and mentoring from seasoned and globally renowned scientists, which will promote academic achievement, professional development, and cooperative research opportunities.
- Tuition-Free Education: Throughout the fellowship, the program pays for all academic costs related to research, training, and institutional access; therefore, there are no tuition fees for the fellows.
Deadline: 14 August 2025
