Fully Funded TWAS Fellowships 2024 for Research and Advanced Training

Young scientists in developing countries are invited to apply for the Fully Funded TWAS Fellowships 2024 for Research and Advanced Training if they meet the eligibility criteria below. This fellowship aims to enhance the research capacity of promising scientists.

Through the Fully Funded TWAS Fellowships, young scientists in developing countries are offered the opportunity to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own. The fellowships aim to enhance the research capacity of promising scientists, especially those at the beginning of their research careers, helping them to foster links for further collaboration.

Fellowship Summary:

Fellowship Sponsor(s): TWAS

Fellowship to be taken at: Research Institution in A Developing Country

Fellowship Duration: 3 to 12 Months

Basic Qualifications: Young Scientists

Fellowship Worth: Fully Funded

Nationality: Developing Countries

Requirement and Eligibility Criteria for the Fully Funded TWAS Fellowships 2024 for Research and Advanced Training:

The fellowships are for research and advanced training. They are offered to young scientists holding at least an MSc or equivalent degree.
Eligible applicants for the fellowships are young scientists working in any area of natural sciences who are citizens of a developing country and are employed by a research institution in a developing country.
There is no age limit. However, preference is given to young scientists at the beginning of their research career and those working in Least Developed Countries.
Lists of possible host institutions divided by field are available here. These lists are only a suggestion and institutions that are not included are acceptable as long as they are in a developing country.

Fellowship Benefits:

The fellowships are offered for a minimum of three months and a maximum of twelve months.
TWAS covers international low-cost airfare plus a contribution towards subsistence amounting to a maximum of USD 300 per month. No other costs will be provided by TWAS.
The host institution is expected to provide accommodation and food as well as research facilities.

Note: Fellowships are awarded by the TWAS Fellowships Committee based on scientific merit.

Application Procedure for the Fully Funded TWAS Fellowships 2024 for Research and Advanced Training:

Interested applicants must complete the online application form by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ button at the bottom of the application page. While filling in the online application, applicants also need to upload the following documentation:

scanned copy of your passport, even if expired (page with your name and surname);
CV, maximum five pages including publications;
Supporting Statement from Head of Home Institution;
two reference letters of senior scientists familiar with your work. Please note that the Head of your Home Institution cannot be one of your referees;
MSc certificate and relevant university transcripts;
Official invitation letter from the Head of the Host Institute;

Application Deadline: October 7, 2024.

For more information Visit the official website

Fully Funded TWAS Fellowships 2024 for Research and Advanced Training