Apply for TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

Program Specifications

• TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in the following fields: organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry or analytical chemistry.
• ICCBS will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation, local transportation and incidental minor illness. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
• The language of instruction is English.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:
  • be a maximum age of 45 years on 31 December of the application year.
  • be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
  • hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;
  • must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
  • be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;
  • provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
  • provide an official Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS;
  • provide evidence of proficiency in English;
  • provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship;
  • not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;
  • be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

Application Requirements

• For the Acceptance letters, applicants are requested to provide their two-page curriculum vitae (CV), copy of the last degree, and at least two letters of recommendation (preferably one from the last supervisor).

For more information, visit The World Academy of Sciences.