TWAS Doctoral Programme is open for international students who want to undertake Ph.D. or doctoral research studies at TWAS institutes. The programme will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs, such as accommodation, food and health insurance.
For developing countries, and especially the Least Developed Countries, PhD scientists help build a foundation for scientific strength and human prosperity. TWAS offers between 100 – 160 PhD fellowships a year at some of the most respected institutions in the developing world. These fellowships are hosted in Brazil, China, India, Pakistan and South Africa.
TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries – works to support sustainable prosperity through research, education, policy and diplomacy. TWAS is a global science academy based in Trieste, Italy .TWAS was founded in 1983 by a distinguished group of scientists from the developing world, under the leadership of Abdus Salam, the Pakistani physicist and Nobel laureate. They shared a belief that developing nations, by building strength in science and engineering, could build the knowledge and skill to address such challenges as hunger, disease and poverty. From the start, the Academy had essential support from Italian scientists and political leaders.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: PhD
- Institution(s): TWAS
- Study in: Different Partners(Brazil, China, India, Pakistan and South Africa)
- Program Period: Three years
- Deadline: See the link for deadlines
Courses Offered
- Agricultural Sciences
- Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biological Systems and Organisms
- Medical and Health Sciences incl.
- Neurosciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
Scholarship Coverage
TWAS Doctoral Fellowship will provide the recipient with the following benefits:
- Partial Cost of Study (PCS) funding and this will only cover tuition fees.
- Accommodation costs.
- TWAS will cover cheapest return economy flight and the visa and/or study permit costs for TWAS doctoral awarded candidates.
Eligibility Criteria for TWAS Doctoral Fellowship
To qualify for TWAS Doctoral Fellowship, the candidate must fulfil all of the following requirements:
- Required Language: English.
- Eligible Countries: All world countries (non-EU). Click here to view the list of eligible countries.
- Each TWAS partner institute has its eligibility criteria Please follow the official website for details.
How to Apply for TWAS Doctoral Fellowship?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for TWAS Doctoral Fellowship:
- Applications can only be submitted via the online portal once the call is open.
- Please use the “Apply now” button at the bottom of each programme page to start your application once the call is open.
- Both the opening and closing dates will be mentioned on each individual programme page.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply for the preliminary acceptance letter as early as possible, even before the opening date of the call. Only Acceptance letters dated the same year as the year of application are eligible.
- Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: The head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programme may still apply for another programme.
Website
To know more about TWAS Doctoral Fellowship, please visit the official website: