TWAS-CSIR Fellowship Programmes

Fellowships overview Summary of fellowships available for postgraduate training, postdoctoral and advanced research. IMPORTANT Applicants should be aware that they can apply for ONLY ONE of the programmes listed on this page per year. All fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and OWSDW (formerly TWOWS) are mutually exclusive.  Acceptance letters for 2011 applications must show the starting date as 2012 since successful candidates can only start their fellowships in the year following the application. Postgraduate Training Fellowships NB: Click here to view general information valid for all of the TWAS Postgraduate Fellowships listed in the following table. For programme-specific details, click on the relevant programme's name in the table below: Where Field Age Limit Programme Partner Organization Duration Deadline  Brazil Natural sciences 35 years TWAS-CNPq Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young 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 in Brazil. National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Brasilia, Brazil 4 years 30 June 29 July China Natural sciences 35 years TWAS-CAS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than China) who wish to undertake the final year of their PhD research in China. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China 1 year 31 August  India Natural sciences 35 years TWAS-CSIR Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue all or part (SANDWICH or FULL-TIME) of their research leading towards a PhD in newly emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in CSIR laboratories and institutes. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) of India up to 4 years 31 August  India Biotechnology 30 years TWAS-DBT Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue all or part (SANDWICH or FULL-TIME) of their research leading towards a PhD in biotechnology at key biotechnology research institutions in India. Department of Biotechnology (DFOR BT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, India up to 5 years 31 August India Physical sciences 35 years TWAS-SN Bose Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue all or part (SANDWICH or FULL-TIME) of their research leading towards a PhD in physical sciences at the S.N. Bose Centre for Basic Science. S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science, Kolkata, India up to 4 years (plus possibly one year extension) 31 August India Natural sciences 30 years TWAS-IACS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in certain fields of natural sciences, including biological chemistry, condensed matter physics, inorganic chemistry, materials science, non conventional energy, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer science, spectroscopy and theoretical physics. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, India up to 4 years 30 June 31 July Kenya Natural sciences 35 years TWAS-icipe Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Kenya) who wish to pursue all or part (SANDWICH or FULL-TIME) of their research leading towards a PhD in the natural sciences at icipe, especially focusing on integrated control methodologies for crop and livestock insect pests and other related arthropods, and insect vectors of tropical diseases. International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, Kenya up to 3 years 15 September Malaysia Natural sciences 35 years TWAS-USM Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue studies leading to a PhD degree in the natural sciences. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia up to 3 years 15 September Mexico Basic natural sciences 30 years TWAS-CONACYT Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Mexico) who wish to pursue studies leading to a PhD degree in the natural sciences. National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT), Mexico up to 4 years 30 June Pakistan Molecular sciences 35 years TWAS-CEMB Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in molecular biology and molecular genetics. National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), Lahore, Pakistan up to 4 years 30 June Pakistan Chemical and biological sciences 35 years TWAS-ICCBS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry. International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Karachi, Pakistan up to 4 years 30 June 31 July TWAS-UNICAL Fellowship for MSc degree for Haitians TWAS and the University of Calabria (UNICAL) offer a fellowship for students from Haiti (only) who wish to obtain a Master’s degree in the areas of pharmacology or nutrition. Where Field Age Limit Programme Partner Organization Duration Deadline Italy Pharmacology or nutrition 35 years TWAS-UNICAL Fellowship Programme for Master's degree: For young scientists from Haiti (only) who wish to obtain a Master's degree in pharmacology or nutrition in Italy. University of Calabria (UNICAL), Cosenza, Italy 2 years, extendable for 1 additional year NOW Open from 15 October 2011 to 31 January 2012 Postgraduate Training for Women only A similar programme for postgraduate training, but for WOMEN ONLY, is offered by TWAS's partner organization, the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSDW, formerly TWOWS): Where Field Age Limit Programme Deadline Several Developing Countries Natural sciences 40 years OWSDW Postgraduate Training Fellowships at Centres of Excellence in the South for Women Scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDC): The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSDW) [formerly 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 a field of the natural sciences leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country. 31 July Postdoctoral Research Fellowships NB: Click here to view general information valid for all of the TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships listed in the following table. For programme-specific details, click on the relevant programme's name in the table below: Where Field Age Limit Programme Partner Organization Duration Deadline Brazil Natural sciences 45 years TWAS-CNPq Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences in Brazil. National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Brasília, Brazil min. 6 to max. 12 months 30 June 29 July China Natural sciences 40 years TWAS-CAS Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than China) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in China. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China min. 6 to max. 12 months 31 August India Natural sciences 45 years TWAS-CSIR Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in newly emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in CSIR laboratories and institutes. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) of India min. 6 to max. 12 months 31 August India Biotechnology 40 years TWAS-DBT Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in biotechnology at key biotechnology research institutions in India. Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, India min. 12 to max. 18 months 31 August India Physical sciences 45 years TWAS-SN Bose Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the physical sciences at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, India. S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science, Kolkata, India min. 6 to max. 12 months 31 August  India Natural sciences 40 years TWAS-IACS Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in certain fields of natural sciences, including biological chemistry, condensed matter physics, inorganic chemistry, materials science, non conventional energy, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer science, spectroscopy and theoretical physics. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, India min. 6 to max. 12 months 30 June 31 July Kenya Natural sciences within 5 years from PhD TWAS-icipe Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young 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. International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, Kenya min. 6 to max. 12 months 15 September Malaysia Natural sciences within 5 years from PhD TWAS-USM Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue advanced research in the natural sciences. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia min. 12 months to max. 3 years 15 September Mexico Basic natural sciences 40 years TWAS-CONACYT Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: The National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT), Mexico City, Mexico, and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Mexico) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences. National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT), Mexico min. 6 to max. 12 months 30 June Pakistan Molecular sciences 45 years TWAS-CEMB Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in molecular biology and molecular genetics. National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), Lahore, Pakistan min. 6 to max. 12 months 30 June Pakistan Chemical and biological sciences 45 years TWAS-ICCBS Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry. International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Karachi, Pakistan min. 6 to max. 12 months 30 June 31 July Thailand Biotechnology within 5 years from PhD TWAS-BIOTEC Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Thailand) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in molecular biology, molecular genetics, microbiology, biochemistry. biotechnology, bioinformatics or related discplines. National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathumthani, Thailand min. 12 to max. 24 months 15 September Fellowships for Advanced Research For more details, click on the programme's name in the table below: Where Field Age Limit Programme Partner Organization Duration Deadline Various developing countries Natural sciences no limits TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training: For young scientists in developing countries to spend time at a research institution in a developing country other than their own. The purpose of the programme is to enhance the research capacity of promising scientists, especially those at the beginning of their research career, helping them to foster linkages for further collaboration. The fellowship includes travel support and a contribution towards subsistence costs. Living expenses are borne by local sources. (none) min. 3 to max. 12 months 1 October  China Natural sciences 55 years TWAS-CAS Fellowships for Visiting Scholars in China: For scientists from developing countries (other than China) who wish to pursue advanced research in natural sciences. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China min. 1 to max. 3 months 31 August  Kenya Natural sciences 55 years TWAS-icipe Fellowships for Visiting Scholars in Kenya: 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. International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, Kenya min. 1 to max. 3 months 15 September Malaysia Natural sciences 55 years TWAS-USM Fellowships for Visiting Researchers in Malaysia: For scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue advanced research in natural sciences. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia min. 1 to max. 3 months 15 September Application Forms Click on the links below to download the application forms and guidelines. Before filling in the form, applicants must read very carefully the application guidelines for detailed information on eligibility criteria, deadlines and other key requirements of the application procedure. Postgraduate Fellowships:PG Application Form PG Application Guidelines Postdoctoral Fellowships:PDoc Application Form PDoc Application Guidelines Visiting Scholars/Visiting Researchers Fellowships: VS/VR Application Form VS/VR Application Guidelines Research and Advanced Training Fellowship:Application Form FOR DETAILS CLICK;  http://twas.ictp.it/prog/exchange/fells/fells-overview

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