Study Subject: chemical and biological sciences
Scholarship Level: Fellowships, PhD, research
Scholarship Provider: ICCBS, TWAS
Scholarships can be taken at: Pakistan
Scholarship Description
The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research, Karachi, Pakistan — and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in chemical and biological sciences.
Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:
- be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the year of application;
- hold a Master’s degree in a field of natural sciences;
- be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
- provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
- provide evidence of proficiency in English.
- provide evidence of proficiency in English.
- Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country (SANDWICH option), or may enroll in a PhD course at ICCBS (FULL-TIME option).
- 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 to be decided with ICCBS. Under the sandwich option, TWAS covers only one return journey to the host country.
- FULL-TIME Fellowships (for those willing to register for a PhD in Pakistan):
- - The Fellowship is granted for maximum 4 years. If awarded the Fellowship, full-time candidates must sit a compulsory entrance examination in either April or October at the University of Karachi, prior to starting their Fellowship. Upon passing the entry exam, awardees will register at the University of Karachi and ICCBS.
- ICCBS 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.
- If awarded, applicants must sit a compulsory entrance examination in either April or October prior to starting their Fellowship. For the entrance examination, candidates can enter Pakistan on a visitor's visa. Upon successful completion of the entrance examination, candidates will immediately begin their research programme and the necessary requirements for a study visa will be implemented while at the host institution. Local hospitality for candidates travelling to Pakistan for the entrance examination will be provided by ICCBS.
- The language of instruction is English.
- Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from ICCBS when applying, or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance the application will not be considered for selection
- Reference letters: Referees must send signed letters as attachments via e-mail directly to TWAS. The subject line must contain: ICCBS/PG/candidate’s surname. Alternatively, letters can be sent by post in sealed envelopes. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.
- Applicants to the TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme should send one copy of their application to TWAS only (by post, fax or email). Please do not send a copy to ICCBS.
Click on the links below to download the application form and guidelines. Before applying it is recommended that you read very carefully the application guidelines for detailed information on eligibility criteria, deadlines and other key requirements of the application procedure.
Contact
TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Tel: +39 040 2240314
Fax: +39 040 2240689
E-mail: fellowships{at}twas.org
Prof. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Director
International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)
University of Karachi
Karachi-75270, Pakistan
Tel: +92 21 4824 924, 4824 925
Fax: +92 21 4819 018, 4819 019
E-mail: hej{at}cyber.net.pk, pcmd{at}cyber.net.pk
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2012
Scholarships Open to International Applicants: Yes (developing countries other than Pakistan)
PG Application Form
PG Application Guidelines
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