TWAS Fellowship Programmes 2011
July 23, 2010 – 12:03 pmDeadline: Various from 30 June till 15 September (each year)
Each year, the TWAS Fellowship Programmes, which operate under agreements with governments and national organizations in developing countries, offer a number of fellowships to young scientists from developing countries to carry out postgraduate research in developing countries other than their own.
Currently, there are ten fellowship programmes for postgraduate research, implemented in collaboration with the following partner organizations:
National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Brazil
The TWAS-CNPq Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to 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. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 13 August.TWAS – The Academy for Sciences for the Developing World based in Trieste, Italy.
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China
The TWAS-CAS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than China) who wish to undertake the final year of their PhD research in China. Duration: 1 year. Deadline for applications: 31 August.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India
The TWAS-CSIR Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to 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. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 1 July.
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, India
The TWAS-DBT Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to 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. Duration: up to 5 years. Deadline for applications: 31 August.
S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, India
The TWAS-SN Bose Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue research leading towards a PhD in physical sciences. Duration: 4 years (plus possibility of one year extension). Deadline for applications: 31 August.
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), India
The TWAS-IACS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to 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. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 30 June.
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
The TWAS-USM Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue studies leading to a PhD degree in the natural sciences. Duration: up to 3 years. Deadline for applications: 1 October.
National Science and Technology Council (CONACYT), MexicoFor young scientists from developing countries (other than Mexico) who wish to pursue studies leading to a PhD degree in basic natural sciences. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 1 July.
National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), Pakistan
The TWAS-CEMB Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in molecular biology and molecular genetics. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 30 June.
International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Pakistan
The TWAS-ICCBS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to 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. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 30 June.

41 Responses to “TWAS Fellowship Programmes 2011”
please, can i still apply for any of this scholarship after the deadlines. pls, i need urgent reply.
By opeyemi on Aug 24, 2010
please help me ,am Sileshi Dubale from Ethiopia , I do have diploma in clinical nurse and first digree in pharmacy (Bpharm) and teaching in Jimma univeraty .I want to continue my MSC in Hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy ,pharmacoeconomics, pharmacology ,pharmaco Epidemiology Postgraduate etc… please help me to get scholarship and financial aid. I can examined based on any criteria .
you with regard!!
By sileshi on Sep 20, 2010
I am studying my PhD (Inorganic Chemistry)in Addis Ababa University. I am 27 years old. Can I join you now? Thank you very much
By Gezahegn Faye on Oct 1, 2010
please, can i still apply for any of this scholarship after the deadlines. pls, i need urgent reply.
By Akbar khan on Oct 27, 2010
i am persuing Ph.D in KLE University, India, for which fellowship i can apply so i get grants from that
By yuvaraj on Nov 8, 2010
i am persuing Ph.D in KLE University, India, for which fellowship i can apply so i get grant.
By yuvaraj on Nov 8, 2010
i got msc degree (organic chemistry)from islamia college university. i want to join twas scholer ship . pleas give me from that………………….
ibrahim(pakistan)
By muhammad ibrahim on Mar 2, 2011
i have done my Bs(Hons)Biotechnology degree from UST bannu PAKISTAN can I apply for the scholarship and how.
By rafi ullah khan on Mar 7, 2011
I have recently completed my postdoc. from TUGraz, Austeria. I am intrested to complete my project in the same lab but unfortunately have no funds Please let me know the possibilities of funds .
By Dr. Rashida Parveen on Mar 14, 2011
I have done my master in zoology from peshawar university pakistan.my M,phil in biotechnology is expected to be completed in 2-4 months.presently i am serving as lecturer in zoology department Islamia College university Peshawar.Now i am seeking for Ph.D addmission through TWAS scheme.so plz guide in this regard.
thanks
By khalid on Mar 15, 2011
Plz tell me how can i apply for ths scholarship and from where i get the application form for this scholarship, Waiting for your reply.
By Muhmmad Waqas on Mar 20, 2011
hi i am hina from pakistan i have done msc biochemistry please help me
can i apply for scholarship
By hina on Mar 24, 2011
i did masters in Analytical chemistry from university of peshawar pakistan . and did a research on adsorption of metal (nickel)over low cost biosorbent ( waste black tea ). could i do m.pill and PHD abroad on scholarship? if yes , so how ? kindly help me.
By muhammad zeeshan on Mar 24, 2011
Iam a PhD student at Wits University, RSA and Lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Iam seeking scholarship to further my studies. Iam in my secnod year of study and my research area is Leadership for corporate governance in Local governments. Advise me on how to proceed to secure a scholarship opportunity at TWAS.
By TUMUHIMBISE MANASSEH on Apr 18, 2011
i want to avail Mphil leading to Phd scholarship through TWAS,I HAD DONE MSC(ORGANIC CHEMISTRY)PLZ GUIDE ME HOW CAN I APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP.
By hasan on Apr 28, 2011
i,ve done MBA(HRM) I m in need of scholarship for PhD .can i find a suitable sponsor or at least site for this purpose.
By faheemureman on Apr 28, 2011
i have done my b.s (M.T) 4 year prog. which is equivalent to M.Sc.
I have done project on HCV genotype 3a sequence. how can apply for PHD.
Thanks for your kindeness.
By irfan on May 10, 2011
this is v.good program for students
By AKBAR on May 26, 2011
this is a v.good programe for students
By AKBAR on May 26, 2011
Currently I am a PhD student at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, Faculty of Life Sciences, Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management Programme Unit, and my dissertation title is “Enset (Enset ventricosum)Based Agro Ecosystems of Ethiopia: Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Climate Change.” Would you please help me in granting me additional fund and arranging a sandwitch programme?
By Tizazu Gebre Alemayehu on Jun 3, 2011
I already have a PhD. Which of these fellowships can I apply for, if am still elligible. Alternatively, How can you help for my postdoctoral fellowship in a good school in Europe or UK?
By Victor on Jun 5, 2011
I want to awil M.phill leading to Ph.d scholarship through TWAS.I had done my DVM and further i want to study.Please guide me how i can apply for scholarship.Thanks
By Habib Ullah on Jun 12, 2011
i m M.Phil scholar in university of peshawar . i have done my M.Sc from Gomal university DI khan ……….
By phd on Jun 13, 2011
I AM NEAR ABOUT TO COMPLETE MY BS BIOTECHNOLOGY FROM UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BANNU, NOW HOW I SHOULD APPLY THROUGH TWAS FOR MS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY IN MALAYSIA.PLEASE GUIDE ME IN THIS REGARD.THANKS
BEST REGARDS,
ASIF KHAN
By ASIF KHAN on Jun 21, 2011
I have completed my B.E in Metallurgy and Materials Engg and currently working as lecturer at DCET, Karachi, kindly guide me how can i apply for that scholarship.
thanks and regards
By Asif Shah on Jun 27, 2011
hello,
i am pursuing PhD and want to go USA for consulting experts.can i get financial assistance?
By abhi on Jun 27, 2011
ikindly request phd programe and thanks
By Thoria talab abd Eldaium talab on Jun 29, 2011
I am a holder of master in women law degree and BA in social science. I tutor human resource and project planning and management on part-time under the university of zambia. How may I be helped to do a masters degree leading to a PHD in human resource management under TWA?
By Chabala Charles on Jul 2, 2011
I hold an Msc in Applied statistics and currently lecturing in wisconsin international university college in ghana. Please how may i be assisted to get a scholarship to pursue my PhD in statistics?
By abukari alhassan on Jul 13, 2011
I have recently completed my 4 years graduation in the Department of Geology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan. I am wondering if you have any funding opportunity for Ms thesis in tectonophysics.thanks
By sohaib on Jul 20, 2011
hi, i want 2 get info abt how 2 apply 4 twas . it is not clearly mentioned
By hassan on Jul 22, 2011
i hv completed my masters in biochemistry with 1st division.
By hassan on Jul 22, 2011
i ama student of mphill from university of peshawar. i am desiring to work on production of citric acid from molasses
By ibrahim khan on Jul 29, 2011
i am studing in IInd Ph.D in india.is it possible to appling your scholarship
By santoshkumar pujer on Aug 3, 2011
is their any universities in uropian country
By santoshkumar pujer on Aug 3, 2011
I am Ph.D. Scholar and working on Keratinophilic fungal diversity… Plz suggest me to applying for fellowship.
By suman lata gupta on Aug 15, 2011
I want to know to that is there any scholarship programme of management sciences
By gul ayaz on Aug 24, 2011
I am Adeyemo Omobolaji J., a Masters student at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. I was excited to see the Nigeria Academy of Science through TWAS.I am presently working on my M.Sc project work titled Petrodiesel and Biodiesel degradation by fungi isolated from soils but I am seriously in need of fund to further my work. I will be glad if there is any way I can be assisted by your scheme.
Your timely response will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Adeyemo Omobolaji Joseph
+2347060478766
By Bolaji on Sep 2, 2011
Hi,
i am 37yrs old, i have 3years research experience after 18yrs education. can i apply for PhD program/ scholarship under twas?
By ajmal on Sep 7, 2011
hI,I did D.V.M[doctor of veterinary medicin]and now i want to do m.phill in epidemiology plz help me in obtaining the schlorship
By AURANGZAIB on Sep 8, 2011
hi i have done my msc chemistry (inorganic)and now lecturer at govt pg ghanzeb college swat so send me your precious information that how i get scholership for mphil from twas plz refly me quic.thanks
By tahir on Oct 24, 2011