TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2020

Deadline: July 31, 2020	Institution(s):The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)
Level of Study: Ph.D	Study in: Pakistan

Scholarship Description

TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2020

TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme is open for international students who want to undertake Ph.D. or doctoral research studies at ICCBS, Karachi for academic year 2020-2021. 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 International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research in Karachi, Pakistan — and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in chemical and biological sciences.

TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) – comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular and Drug Research – for studies leading to a PhD degree in the following fields: organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry or analytical chemistry.

Courses Offered:

Agricultural Sciences
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biological Systems and Organisms
Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Chemical Sciences

Program Period:

The Fellowship may be granted for a minimum period of 6 months and a maximum period to be decided with ICCBS.

Scholarship Coverage

TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2020 will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

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.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

Required Language: English.
Eligible Countries: All world countries (non-EU).
be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year.
hold a Master’s degree in a field of natural sciences;
be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university (see sample);
provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not 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.

How to Apply for TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2020?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme:

Send a Request for acceptance to the Director of ICCBS (Prof. M.I. Choudhary at hej@cyber.net.pk or pcmd@cyber.net.pk or protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Prof. Choudhary, applicants must accompany their request for a preliminary acceptance letter with copy of their .CV and a research proposal outline and two reference letters; See sample preliminary acceptance letter here
Create an account in the website.
Start filling the application from here.
Submit the required documentation.

- Passport scan
- medical certificate
- Two Reference Letters
- degree certificate
- relevant university transcripts
- Certificate of proficiency in English
- Supporting Statement from employer
- complete list of publications
- official Preliminary Acceptance Letter
- Research Proposal Outline

Website

To know more about TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme, please visit official website:

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