TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
The S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science in Kolkata, India, in collaboration with TWAS, has established a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences.
📜 About the Programme
The TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science in Kolkata, India. The fellowship is designed for postdoctoral research in the physical sciences for a duration ranging from six months to twelve months.
Research Areas
The Centre conducts research in the following areas:
- Spectroscopy and Molecular Processes: Linear and non-linear spectroscopy, ultrafast molecular processes, ultrafast dynamics in biological macromolecules, and more.
- Soft Condensed Matter and Nanomaterials: Bio-nano interfaces, nanomagnetism, magnetic shape memory alloys, dilute magnetic semiconductors, and more.
- Theoretical Physics: Quantum field theory, mathematical physics, cognitive science, quantum optics, quantum gravity, and more.
- Astrophysics and Cosmology: Relativistic astrophysics, ionospheric science, astrochemistry, and cosmology.
Language of Instruction
The language of instruction for the fellowship is English.
🎁 Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: Provided as per institutional rules to cover living costs and food. The stipend is not convertible into foreign currency.
- On-Campus Accommodation: Provided in lieu of admissible HRA, as per institutional rules.
- Medical Reimbursement: Partial reimbursement for doctor's fees, medicines, and/or hospitalization costs incurred in Kolkata under the Contributory Medical Scheme.
- Health Insurance: Fellows must arrange their own comprehensive health or medical insurance to cover medical emergencies.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age Limit: Be a maximum of 45 years old as of 31 December 2025.
- Nationality: Be a national of a developing country in the South (excluding India).
- Residency: Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India or any developed country.
- Employment: Be regularly employed in a developing country (excluding India) and hold a research assignment there.
- Academic Qualification: Hold a PhD degree in physics, mathematics, physical chemistry, or any branch of life sciences.
- Acceptance by S.N. Bose National Centre: Applicants must secure acceptance from a department at the Centre.
- Visit the faculty members page to identify potential supervisors.
- Contact the Dean (Academic Programme) at deanap@bose.res.in or fax (+91) 33 2335 3477 with a CV and research proposal for preliminary acceptance.
- Proficiency in English: Provide evidence of English proficiency if the medium of education was not English.
- Return Commitment: Provide evidence of intent to return to the home country upon completion of the fellowship.
- No Concurrent Assignments: Must not take up other assignments during the fellowship period.
- Financial Responsibility: Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.
📅 Application Process and Deadline
- Application Deadline: 22 September 2025
- Application Portal: TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
- Apply Here: Online Application Form
Required Documents
- Online Forms Tutorial: Download PDF
- Sample Preliminary Acceptance Letter (PDF): Download
- Sample Preliminary Acceptance Letter (Word): Download
🌐 Contact Information
- Dean (Academic Programme)
Email: deanap@bose.res.in
Fax: (+91) 33 2335 3477
For more details, visit the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science website.
This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for scholars from developing countries to advance their research in physical sciences at a prestigious institution in India. Don't miss the chance to apply!
- Monthly stipend to cover living costs and food.
- On-campus accommodation in lieu of admissible HRA.
- Partial reimbursement of Doctor's fees, medicines and/or hospitalization costs incurred in Kolkata.
