TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025

The TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025 is an opportunity provided by The World Academy of Sciences  (TWAS) to young scientists from developing countries. It aims to support the passionate researchers who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry. The selected students will receive a monthly stipend and other benefits.  

Source: twas.org

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be nationals of a developing country (including India), other than Pakistan
• hold a PhD in the field of natural sciences 
• not be more than 45 years of age on 31 December of the application year
• not hold a visa for permanent or temporary residency in any developed country
• be regularly employed and hold a research assignment in a developing country (other than Pakistan)  

The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend covering living costs
(Note: - The monthly stipend will not be convertible to foreign currency.)

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. 
Step 4: Fill in all the mentioned details, tick the check boxes, and click on the ‘Create account’ button.
Step 5: Log in to your account with your email and password and proceed with the application.  

• Certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor
• Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS
• Two recommendation letters
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of last degree
• Outline of research proposal
• Evidence of English proficiency (if the medium of education was not English)

Application Deadline: 14 August 2025 (midnight CEST time)

Question: Who is offering this fellowship opportunity?
Answer: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) is offering this opportunity.

Question: Who can apply for this fellowship?
Answer: Young scientists from developing countries can apply for this scholarship. 

Question: What are the benefits of this fellowship?
Answer: The selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend to cover living costs.  

Question: What is the last date to apply for this fellowship?
Answer: The application deadline for this fellowship is 14th August 2025 (midnight CEST time). 

• The medium of instruction is English.
• Applicants must provide evidence that they will return to their home country on completion of the fellowship.
• Candidates must not take up any other assignment during the period of the fellowship.
• They must be financially responsible for the family members who accompany them.