Close Menu
  • Home
  • Conferences
    • Training
  • Scholarships
    • Undergraduate
    • Short Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Masters/Postgraduate
    • PhD
    • Postdoctoral
    • Study Abroad
      • Study in Africa
      • Study in Asia
      • Study in Australia
      • Study in Europe
      • Study in USA
  • Competitions
    • Awards
  • Grants
  • Fellowships
  • Jobs
    • Internships
    • Volunteering
  • Blog
    • OD Specials
      • OD Live Series
      • Young Person of the Month
      • Mentorship
        • OD Mentors
    • Success Stories
    • How-To
    • General Tips
  • ODIC 2023
    • ODIC 2023 Application
    • ODIC Judges
    • ODIC 2023 Winners
    • ODIC 2022 Winners
    • ODIC 2021 Winners
    • ODIC 2019 Winners
    • ODIC 2018 Winners
    • ODIC 2017 Winners
    • ODIC 2016 Winners
  • Search
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Australia and Oceania
    • America
    • Europe
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Sunday, June 8
  • About Us
    • Partners
  • Submit Opportunity
  • Deadlines
  • Nominate #YPOM
  • Promote
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact
Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram Telegram
Opportunity Desk
  • Home
  • Conferences
    • Training
  • Scholarships
    • Undergraduate
    • Short Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Masters/Postgraduate
    • PhD
    • Postdoctoral
    • Study Abroad
      • Study in Africa
      • Study in Asia
      • Study in Australia
      • Study in Europe
      • Study in USA
  • Competitions
    • Awards
  • Grants
  • Fellowships
  • Jobs
    • Internships
    • Volunteering
  • Blog
    • OD Specials
      • OD Live Series
      • Young Person of the Month
      • Mentorship
        • OD Mentors
    • Success Stories
    • How-To
    • General Tips
  • ODIC 2023
    • ODIC 2023 Application
    • ODIC Judges
    • ODIC 2023 Winners
    • ODIC 2022 Winners
    • ODIC 2021 Winners
    • ODIC 2019 Winners
    • ODIC 2018 Winners
    • ODIC 2017 Winners
    • ODIC 2016 Winners
  • Search
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Australia and Oceania
    • America
    • Europe
Opportunity Desk
Home»Search by Region»Africa»TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2020/2021 for Researchers in Developing Countries (Stipend available)

TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2020/2021 for Researchers in Developing Countries (Stipend available)

Opportunity DeskJanuary 25, 20203 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram

Deadline: March 16, 2020

Applications for the TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2020/2021 are now open. The TWAS-CUI Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to obtain all or part (sandwich or full-time) of their PhD in natural or social sciences.

TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable in the departments and laboratories of the campuses of the COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI). The duration of the Fellowship is from a minimum of six months to a maximum of 3 years (up to 18 months for a sandwich programme).

  • SANDWICH Fellowships (for those registered for a PhD in their home country): The Fellowship may be granted for a minimum period of 6 months and a maximum period of 18 months.
  • FULL-TIME Fellowships (for those not registered for a PhD in their home country): The Fellowship may granted for a period of up to 3 years. Candidates will register for their PhD in the relevant department at one of the campuses of CUI, Pakistan.

Fields

The fellowship is offered in the following fields:

  • Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Biological Systems and Organisms
  • Chemical Sciences
  • Engineering Sciences
  • Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physics
  • Social and Economic Sciences

Funding

  • CUI will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
  • Must not be on site in Pakistan;
  • Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
  • Hold an MSc degree in a field of natural sciences;
  • IF applying in a field of eligible social sciences, hold a MSc degree in a field of social sciences;
  • Be a maximum age of 35 years by 31 December in the year if application;
  • For SANDWICH Fellowships: be registered PhD students in a developing country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university (see sample in guidelines);
  • For FULL-TIME Fellowships: be willing to register at a university in Pakistan;
  • Provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
  • Provide an official Acceptance Letter from CUI (see the online application for a sample). Requests for acceptance must be sent to Mr. Kashif Masood, Deputy Registrar (International) (by emails [email protected], [email protected] who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Mr. Kashif Masood, applicants must accompany their request for an Acceptance Letter with copy of their CV and a research proposal outline;
  • 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.

Application

Click here to apply

For more information, visit TWAS-CUI.

Share. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Pinterest Telegram
Previous ArticleVisegrad Fund — Western Balkans Grant Program 2020
Next Article ICFJ Bringing Home the World International Reporting Fellowship Program 2020 for US Minority Journalists (Funded)
Avatar photo
Opportunity Desk
  • Website

Opportunity Desk is the one stop place for all global opportunities. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @opportunitydesk

Related Posts

Call for Participation: 39th Khwarizmi International Award 2025

June 7, 2025

SUNx Malta Climate Friendly Travel Diploma Scholarship 2025

June 7, 2025

Posterheroes 14 International Contest 2025

June 7, 2025




OD YPOM – Payzee Mahmod

Payzee Mahmod from UK is OD Young Person of the month – June 2025. Read more.




Latest Posts
  • Call for Participation: 39th Khwarizmi International Award 2025
  • SUNx Malta Climate Friendly Travel Diploma Scholarship 2025
  • Posterheroes 14 International Contest 2025
  • SustainE Young Researchers Award 2025 ($1,000 prize)
  • Embark Program 2025 for Entrepreneurs in the U.S. ($5,000 grant)
  • UN FAO HASTEN Business Incubation Programme 2025 for Youth-led Enterprises in Lesotho, Rwanda & Sierra Leone
  • Momentum Program 2026 for Canadian Entrepreneurs
  • Llama Impact Accelerator Program 2025 for African Startups (up to $25,000)
Follow on Twitter
Tweets by @OpportunityDesk
Follow Us on Social Media

facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   Twitter   YouTube

Receive Opportunity Alerts!

Join over 100,000 email subscribers to receive weekly summary of opportunities. Sign up here.

Opportunity Desk Email Alerts!

Join over 100,000 email subscribers to receive weekly summary of opportunities. Sign up here.

Copyright © Opportunity Desk
  • About Us
    • Partners
  • Submit Opportunity
  • Deadlines
  • Nominate #YPOM
  • Promote
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Ad Blocker Enabled!
Ad Blocker Enabled!
Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please support us by disabling your Ad Blocker.