TWAS Fellowships for Advanced Training and Research

Applications for the TWAS Fellowships for Advanced Training and Research are now open! This opportunity is aimed at young scientists from developing nations who are eager to enhance their research capacity and foster international collaboration.

📖 About TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training

The TWAS Fellowships enable young scientists from developing countries to spend 3 to 12 months at a research institution in another developing country. The program is designed to:

• Enhance the research capacity of promising scientists.
• Foster links for future collaboration.
• Support scientists at the beginning of their research careers.

Key Details:

• Date Published: August 27, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 06, 2025
• Category:
  • Postgraduate
  • Masters
  • Fully Funded
  • Partial

Sponsor Organization: The World Academy of Science (TWAS)

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Fellowships are offered for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months.
• TWAS covers:
  • International low-cost airfare.
  • A contribution towards subsistence, up to USD 300 per month.
• Host Institution provides:
  • Accommodation.
  • Food.
  • Research facilities.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the TWAS Fellowships, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Hold at least an MSc or equivalent degree.
2. Be a young scientist working in any area of natural sciences.
3. Be a citizen of a developing country and employed by a research institution in a developing country.
4. No age limit, but preference is given to:
   • Young scientists at the beginning of their research careers.
   • Applicants from Least Developed Countries.
5. Host institutions must be located in a developing country.
6. Exclusions:
   • Institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China, are not eligible host institutions under this program.
     • Applicants interested in CAS institutes should consider alternative programs like the CAS-TWAS President’s Postgraduate Fellowship Programme or the CAS Fellowships for Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholars from Developing Countries.

📝 Application Process

Applicants must complete the online application form and upload the following documents:

• Scanned copy of your passport (even if expired, showing your name and surname).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages, including publications).
• Supporting Statement from the Head of your Home Institution.
• Two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with your work.
  (Note: 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 06, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View more details about the fellowship: TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training
• Apply here: TWAS Fellowship Application Form

This fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for young scientists to advance their research careers and build international collaborations. Don't miss out—apply now!

• Fellowships 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.
• Host institution is expected to provide accommodation, food, and research facilities.