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TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025

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Eligibility

Young scientists from developing countries

Region

Pakistan

Award

A monthly stipend to cover living costs

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

The TWAS-NCP 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 students who want to pursue a research project in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory away from their home institution and city. The selected students will receive a monthly stipend and other benefits.  

Source: twas.org

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be permanent residents of a developing country (including India), other than Pakistan
  • hold a PhD in the field of natural sciences 
  • apply for the fellowship within 5 years of obtaining a PhD degree 
  • 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)  
Benefits

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

Documents
  • Certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor
  • Preliminary Acceptance Letter from NCP
  • 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)
How can you apply?

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.  

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 31 July 2025 (midnight CEST time)

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Terms and Conditions
  • 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.
  • The applications shall be submitted online only. 
  • Applicants may apply for only 1 programme per calendar year. 
  • This fellowship is for a minimum period of 6 months and a maximum duration of 12 months in one of the following areas:
    • Plasma Physics, High Energy Physics (Experimental and Theoretical)
    • Quantum Information 
    • Applications of Ion Beam Techniques using Tandem Accelerator (5MV) 
    • Atomic Physics & Spectroscopy
    • Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)
    • Modelling, Simulation & Computing
    • Astrophysics & Cosmology
    • Vacuum Science & Technology (Vacuum Standards, Vacuum Coating & Material)
    • Additive manufacturing 
    • 3D printing 
    • Artificial Intelligence
Contact Details

TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Email ID: fellowships@twas.org l Phone Number: +39 040 2240 687

Director
Collaboration & Academic Activities Directorate (CAAD)
National Centre for Physics (NCP)
Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Shahdara Valley Road
Islamabad, Pakistan
Email ID: caad@ncp.edu.pk l Phone Number: +92 51 2077350

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FAQ's

Question: Who is offering this fellowship opportunity?
Answer:
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) 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 31 July 2025 (midnight CEST time). 

Question: What is the duration of this fellowship?
Answer:
This fellowship is for a minimum period of 6 months and a maximum duration of 12 months. 

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