TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2025

The TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship 2025 is a fully funded opportunity for young scientists from developing nations to conduct PhD-level research at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Pakistan. Offered by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), this program aims to strengthen scientific research capacity in the Global South.

Fellowship Details

• Host Institution: ICCBS, University of Karachi, Pakistan

• Program Type: PhD Sandwich Fellowship

• Language of Instruction: English

• Funding Type: Fully Funded

Program Duration

• Minimum: 6 months

• Maximum: 12 months (duration to be confirmed with ICCBS)

Fields of Study

Eligible research areas include:

• Agricultural Sciences

• Structural Biology

• Molecular and Cell Biology

• Biological Systems and Organisms

• Medical and Health Sciences (including Neurosciences)

• Chemical Sciences

Fellowship Benefits

Participants will receive:

• A monthly stipend covering living expenses (food, housing, local transport)

• Free access to ICCBS’s advanced research facilities

• Mentorship and supervision by leading scientists

• No tuition fees required

Note: The stipend is not convertible to foreign currency. Financial support is not provided for accompanying family members.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be citizens of a developing country (except Pakistan)

• Be 35 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2025

• Hold a Master’s degree in Natural Sciences

• Be registered PhD students in their home country (with proof)

• Provide a Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS

• Submit a No Objection Certificate from their home university

• Provide a recent medical certificate

• Submit two signed reference letters

• Show proof of English proficiency (if prior education was not in English)

• Commit to returning to their home country after completing the fellowship

• Not hold any visa for residency in Pakistan or any developed country

How to Apply

Step 1: Obtain a Preliminary Acceptance Letter
Contact Prof. Dr. Raza Shah at:

• raza.shah@iccs.edu

• protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)

• Copy of your most recent academic degree

• Two signed reference letters

• Brief research proposal

Step 2: Prepare Application Documents

• Preliminary Acceptance Letter

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your home university

• Health certificate

• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

• Two signed reference letters

Step 3: Submit Online Application
Apply through the official TWAS online portal:
Visit the TWAS Opportunity Page

Note: Applicants can apply to only one TWAS or OWSD program per calendar year.

Key Dates

• Application Opens: April 17, 2025

• Application Deadline: August 14, 2025

• Fellowship Start Date: Flexible, to be agreed with ICCBS

Why Choose the TWAS-ICCBS Fellowship?

• Recognized globally and offered by a top scientific institution (TWAS)

• Hosted at ICCBS, a TWAS Centre of Excellence

• Provides career-enhancing opportunities for scientists from the Global South

• Offers valuable collaboration and networking experiences with international researchers