World Academy of Science ICCBS 2025 Fellowship Programme
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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.
Benefits of the World Academy of Science ICCBS 2025 Fellowship Programme
The Fellowship program will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs, such as food, accommodation, local transportation and incidental minor illness.
Eligibility criteria for the World Academy of Science ICCBS 2025 Fellowship Programme
To be eligible for the World Academy of Science ICCBS 2025 Fellowship Programme, Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 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.
- Provide an official Preliminary Acceptance Letter from
- Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Director of ICCBS (Prof. Dr. Raza Shah at raza.shah@iccs.edu or protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu), who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Prof. Dr. Raza Shah, applicants must accompany their request for a preliminary acceptance letter with a copy of their CV, a research proposal outline and two reference letters;
- Provide evidence of proficiency in English if the medium of education was not English. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the following resources to test their level of English:
https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/important-information-for-scholarship-applicants/
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/english-levels/online-english-level-test
https://www.britishcouncil.org/english/learn-online/englishscore - 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 Deadline for World Academy of Science ICCBS 2025 Fellowship Programme
Interested and qualified applicants should submit applications and other requirements before August 14, 2025. Click here for more information about the application.