The TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2025 offers young scientists from developing countries (excluding Pakistan) the opportunity to pursue research towards a PhD in chemical and biological sciences at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) in Karachi, Pakistan.
This esteemed programme is a collaboration between The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and ICCBS, encompassing the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research.
TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2025 Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Host Institution | International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Karachi, Pakistan |
| Collaborating Organization | The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) |
| Fields of Study | Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Medicine, Pharmacology, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry |
| Fellowship Duration | Minimum of 6 months; maximum of 12 months |
| Eligibility | Nationals of developing countries (excluding Pakistan), under 35 years, holding a Master’s degree in natural sciences, registered PhD students in their home country |
| Application Deadline | 14 August 2025 (midnight CEST) |
| Stipend | Monthly stipend covering living costs, not convertible to foreign currency |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Application Mode | Online via the TWAS portal |
Programme Details
The TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme is designed for young scientists from developing countries who are pursuing a PhD in chemical and biological sciences.
The fellowship is tenable at ICCBS in Karachi, Pakistan, and covers various fields including organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry.
Applicants must be registered PhD students in their home country (the sandwich option) to be eligible. The fellowship duration ranges from a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 12 months, as agreed upon with ICCBS.
ICCBS provides a monthly stipend to cover living costs such as food, accommodation, local transportation, and incidental minor illness. The stipend is not convertible into foreign currency. The language of instruction is English.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of a developing country (excluding Pakistan).
- Be under the age of 35 by 31 December of the application year.
- Hold a Master’s degree in a field of natural sciences.
- Be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from their home university.
- Not holding any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country.
- Provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor.
- Provide an official Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Director of ICCBS (visit the website to get the email), who will facilitate the assignment of a host supervisor. Applicants must accompany their request with a copy of their CV, a research proposal outline, and two reference letters.
- Provide evidence of proficiency in English if the medium of education was not English. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the following resources to test their level of English:
- DAAD Language Requirements
- British Council Online English Level Test
- British Council English Score.
- Get all the links to the test here.
- Provide evidence that they will return to their home country upon completion of the fellowship.
- Do not take up other assignments during the period of the fellowship.
- Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.
Application Timeline
- Opening Date: 17 April 2025
- Closing Date: 14 August 2025 (midnight CEST)
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the preliminary acceptance letter as early as possible, even before the opening date of the call. Only acceptance letters dated the same year as the year of application are eligible.
Application Process
Preliminary Acceptance Letter:
- Applicants must obtain a Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS.
- Requests should be directed to Prof. Dr. Farzana Shaheen at:
- farzana-shaheen@iccs.edu
- hej@cyber.net.pk
- pcmd@cyber.net.pk
- protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu
- The request must include:
- Two-page curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copy of the last degree
- At least two letters of recommendation (preferably one from the current supervisor)
- Research proposal outline
Online Application:
- Applications must be submitted via the TWAS online portal.
- The application should include:
- Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS
- Registration and No Objection Certificate from the home university
- Certificate of good health
To get more information about the fellowship and how to apply, visit the official website now.
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