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Phd / The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)

TWAS-ICCBS Pakistan Postgraduate Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Scholarship
Pakistan
On-site
Published May 3, 2025

Overview

The TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship supports PhD research in fields including organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. This program follows the sandwich model, allowing candidates to complete part of their PhD research at ICCBS while remaining registered at their home institutions.

Programme Duration

Description

The TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship supports PhD research in fields including organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. This program follows the sandwich model, allowing candidates to complete part of their PhD research at ICCBS while remaining registered at their home institutions.

Programme Duration

Minimum: 6 months

Maximum: 12 months (or as agreed with ICCBS)

Language of Instruction : English

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be nationals of developing countries (other than Pakistan)
Be aged 35 or younger by 31 December 2025
Hold a Master’s degree in natural sciences
Be registered PhD students in their home country (proof required)
Provide a Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS
Submit a No Objection Certificate from their home university
Provide a certificate of good health
Submit two signed reference letters
Demonstrate English proficiency (if previous education was not in English)
Commit to returning to their home country after the fellowship
Applicants must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country.

Additional Information

Degree Level

The TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship supports PhD research in fields including organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. This program follows the sandwich model, allowing candidates to complete part of their PhD research at ICCBS while remaining registered at their home institutions.
Programme Duration
Minimum: 6 months
Maximum: 12 months (or as agreed with ICCBS)
Language of Instruction : English

Eligible Fields Of Study

Agricultural Sciences
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biological Systems and Organisms
Medical and Health Sciences (including Neurosciences)
Chemical Sciences

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

Monthly stipend (to cover living costs including food, accommodation, and local transportation)
Access to world-class research facilities at ICCBS
Supervision and mentorship by leading scientists
No tuition fees
Note: The stipend is non-convertible to foreign currency. Family members are not financially supported.

Eligible Nationalities

This fellowship is open to international students of developing countries.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be nationals of developing countries (other than Pakistan)
Be aged 35 or younger by 31 December 2025
Hold a Master’s degree in natural sciences
Be registered PhD students in their home country (proof required)
Provide a Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS
Submit a No Objection Certificate from their home university
Provide a certificate of good health
Submit two signed reference letters
Demonstrate English proficiency (if previous education was not in English)
Commit to returning to their home country after the fellowship
Applicants must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country.

Application Procedure

Obtain Preliminary Acceptance Letter

Contact Prof. Dr. Raza Shah at raza.shah@iccs.edu or protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu with:

CV (two pages)
Copy of last degree
Two reference letters
Research proposal outline
Prepare Required Documents
Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS
Registration and No Objection Certificate from home university
Reference letters
Health certificate
Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Submit Online Application
Apply via the official TWAS online portal (Apply Now button at the TWAS opportunity page).
Important : Applicants can only apply to one TWAS or OWSD programme per calendar year.

Key Dates

Call Opening : 17 April 2025
Application Deadline : 14 August 2025
Fellowship Start : Dates to be arranged with ICCBS

Why Choose Twas Iccbs Fellowship

Prestige : Offered by TWAS, a leading global science academy.
Top Research Environment : ICCBS is recognized as a Centre of Excellence by TWAS.
Capacity Building : Enables young scientists from the Global South to advance their research careers.
Networking Opportunities : Collaborate with international researchers.

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Funding

Fully Funded

Organization

The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)

Degree

Fellowship

Subjects

Molecular Biology, Medical Sciences, Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Neurosciences +2 More , Structural Biology, Cell Biology

Nationality

International Students

Country

Pakistan

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