The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), in partnership with the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), offers the TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship 2025. Applicants from developing countries willing to pursue research toward a Ph.D. in chemical and biological sciences or postdoctoral research in organic chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, physical chemistry, or pharmacology are welcome.

To apply for the fellowship, candidates must have registered for a Ph.D. degree in their home country (SANDWICH option) and be proficient in English. Additionally, they should not hold citizenship or permanent residence in Pakistan. The candidate should be a maximum of 45 years old.

ICCBS has gained popularity over the past few years in Karachi, Pakistan, and has served several students by providing world-class training to young scientists. Many young students have profited from great chemical and biological science methodologies and related programs.

Important Dates and Details

Application Deadline: 14 August 2025 (midnight CEST time)

Host Institution: International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)

Partner Institution: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Duration: 6 to 12 Months

Minimum Degree Held: MSc

Level of Study: Ph.D. and Postdoc

Application Procedure: Online

Sandwich Option: Yes

Instruction Language: English

Eligible Country: Developing Countries in the South

Benefits of TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship

TWAS and ICCBS provide the candidates a monthly stipend to cover their living expenses, health care, food, accommodation, and local transportation.

 Fields of Study

TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Program in Karachi, Pakistan, offers the following fields for each study level:

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

Eligibility for the TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship

Applicants should meet the following requirements to be eligible for this opportunity:

• PhD applicants should be 35 or under, and Postdocs should be 45 or under on 31 December 2025.
• Candidates must have a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in natural science.
• Hold the nationality of a developing country other than Pakistan.
• Must not hold any temporary or permanent residency visa in Pakistan or any developed country;
• Provide a good health certificate from a qualified medical doctor.
• Candidates for postdoc research should be PhD students in their home country and have a “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from their university.
• Provide Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS
• Submit English language proficiency evidence if the medium of education was not English.
• Evidence that ensures candidates’ return to their home country on completion of the program;
• Candidates should not undertake any other assignments during the fellowship program.
• Take financial responsibility for any accompanying family members.

Required Documents

Candidates should provide the following documents to request an acceptance letter from ICCBS:

• Copy of their CV
• A research proposal outline
• Last Degree Certificate
• Two recommendation letters
• English language proficiency

 Important Notes:

• Apply before the deadline mentioned above.
• When applying, submit an Acceptance Letter from ICCBS. Applications without preliminary acceptance will not be eligible for selection.
• Reference letters should be on letter-headed paper and SIGNED.
• Apply for only one program per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolios.
• Applicants cannot visit another institution under the TWAS Visiting Professor program during the
• Applications are acceptable only via the online portal.

How to Apply for the TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship?

The application procedure is entirely online, and all candidates should request an acceptance letter from ICCBS before applying for the TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship.

Apply Now

To apply for an Acceptance Letter from ICCBS, submit a request letter, updated CV, research proposal outline, and two reference letters to the Director of ICCBS, Prof. Dr. Raza Shah , at any of the following e-mail addresses:

• protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu
  
• raza.shah@iccs.edu

Please visit the TWAS Website for more information about the TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship or contact the following address for any questions:

TWAS Fellowships Office Address:
ICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Fax: +39 040 2240689

Tel: +39 040 2240 687
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org

ICCBS Contact Address:
Prof. Dr. Farzana Shaheen, Director
University of Karachi
Karachi-75270, Pakistan
Fax: +92 21 4819 018, 4819 019

Tel: +92 21 4824 924, 4824 925
E-mail: hej@cyber.net.pk, pcmd@cyber.net.pk, protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu

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