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Fellowships
The TWAS South-South Fellowships Programme provides over 300 fellowships each year tenable in developing countries such as Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan and Thailand for scientists from developing countries. Fellowships, for various lengths of time, are available for postgraduate, postdoctoral and advanced research. Brief details of each programme are provided below.For additional information, including eligibility criteria and application forms, please visit: www.twas.org > Programmes > Exchange
Postgraduate Training
TWAS CNPq Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research in Brazil:
The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) who wish to pursue all or part (SANDWICH or FULL-TIME) of their research leading towards a PhD in the natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 4 years | 30 June each year | 35 |
TWAS CAS Fellowships for Postgraduate Research in China:
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and TWAS offer fellowships for students from developing countries (other than China) who wish to undertake the final year of their PhD research in the natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 1 year | 31 August each year | 35 |
TWAS CSIR Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Studies in India:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to obtain a PhD in newly emerging areas in science and technology. SANDWICH and FULL-TIME fellowships available.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 4 years | 31 August each year | 35 |
TWAS DBT Biotechnology for Postgraduate Studies in India:
The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (DBT) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to obtain a PhD in biotechnology. SANDWICH and FULL-TIME fellowships available.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 5 years | 31 August each year | 30 |
TWAS SN Bose Fellowships for Postgraduate Studies in India:
The S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (S.N. Bose) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to obtain a PhD in the physical sciences. SANDWICH and FULL-TIME fellowships available.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 4-5 years | 31 August each year | 35 |
TWAS IACS Fellowships for Postgraduate Research in India:
The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to obtain a PhD in a field of natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 4 years | 30 June each year | 30 |
TWAS icipe Fellowships for Postgraduate Research in Kenya:
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Kenya) who wish to obtain a PhD in the natural sciences, especially focusing on integrated control methodologies for crop and livestock insect pests and other related arthropods, and insect vectors of tropical diseases.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 3 years | 15 September each year | 35 |
TWAS USM Fellowships for Postgraduate Research in Malaysia:
The Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to obtain a PhD in the natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 3 years | 15 September each year | 35 |
TWAS-CONACYT Fellowships for Postgraduate Research in Mexico:
The National Council on Science and Technology (CONACYT) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Mexico) who wish to obtain a PhD in the natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 4 years | 30 June each year | 30 |
TWAS-CEMB Fellowships for Postgraduate Research in Pakistan:
The Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to obtain a PhD in molecular biology and molecular genetics. SANDWICH and FULL-TIME fellowships available.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 4 years | 30 June each year | 35 |
TWAS-ICCBS Fellowships for Postgraduate Research in Pakistan:
The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to obtain a PhD in chemical or biological sciences. SANDWICH and FULL-TIME fellowships available.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| up to 4 years | 30 June each year | 35 |
DOCUMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:
Guidelines
Application Form
Postgraduate Training for Women only
TWOWS Postgraduate Training Fellowships at Centres of Excellence in the South for Women Scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDC): The Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS) has a fellowship programme for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training in natural sciences leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country.
Postdoctoral Research
TWAS-CNPq Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in Brazil:
CNPq and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 6 to 12 months | 30 June each year | 45 |
TWAS-CAS Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in China:
CAS and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than China) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 6 to 12 months | 31 August each year | 40 |
TWAS-CSIR Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in India:
CSIR and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in newly emerging areas in science and technology.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 6 to 12 months | 31 August each year | 45 |
TWAS-DBT Biotechnology Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in India:
DBT and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in biotechnology.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 12 to 18 months | 31 August each year | 40 |
TWAS-S.N. Bose Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in India:
S.N. Bose and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the physical sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 6 to 12 months | 31 August each year | 45 |
TWAS-IACS Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in India:
IACS and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 6 to 12 months | 30 June each year | 40 |
TWAS-icipe Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in Kenya:
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Kenya) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences, especially focusing on integrated control methodologies for crop and livestock insect pests and other related arthropods, and insect vectors of tropical diseases.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 6 to 12 months | 15 September each year | -- |
*No age limit but application must be made within 5 years (or less) of obtaining PhD
TWAS-USM Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in Malaysia:
USM and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 1 to 3 years | 15 September each year | -- |
*No age limit but application must be made within 5 years (or less) of obtaining PhD
TWAS-CONACYT Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in Mexico:
The National Council on Science and Technology (CONACYT) and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than Mexico) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 6 to 12 months | 30 June each year | 40 |
TWAS-CEMB Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in Pakistan:
CEMB and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in molecular biology and molecular genetics.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 6 to 12 months | 30 June each year | 40 |
TWAS-ICCBS Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in Pakistan:
ICCBS and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in chemical or biological sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 6 to 12 months | 30 June each year | 45 |
TWAS-BIOTEC Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in Thailand:
BIOTEC and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than Thailand) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in biotechnology.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 12 to 24 months | 15 September each year | -- |
*No age limit but application must be made within 5 years (or less) of obtaining PhD
DOCUMENTS FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH:
Guidelines
Application Form
Advanced Research
TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training:
TWAS provides travel support for scientists from developing countries to carry out research at a research institution in a developing country (other than the home country).
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 03 to 12 months | 1 October each year | -- |
TWAS-CAS Fellowships for Visiting Scholars in China:
CAS and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than China) who wish to pursue advanced research in the natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 01 to 03 months | 31 August each year | 55 |
TWAS-icipe Fellowships for Visiting Scholars in Kenya:
The International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Kenya) who wish to pursue advanced research in the natural sciences, especially focusing on integrated control methodologies for crop and livestock insect pests and other related arthropods, and insect vectors of tropical diseases.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 01 to 03 months | 15 September each year | 55 |
TWAS-USM Fellowships for Visiting Researchers in Malaysia:
USM and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue advanced research in the natural sciences.
| Duration | Deadline for applications | Age Limit |
| 01 to 03 months | 15 September each year | 55 |
DOCUMENTS FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH:
Guidelines & Application Form
TWAS FELLOWSHIPS OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS:
ICTP Campus
Strada Costiera, 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240 314
Fax: +39 040 2240 689
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org