TWAS-CONACYT Fellowships for Postgraduate Research in Mexico

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The National Council on Science and Technology (CONACYT) and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from developing countries (other than Mexico) who wish to obtain a PhD in the natural sciences.

Eligibility:
•   Be a maximum age of 30 years on 31 December of the year of application.
•   Be nationals of a developing country (other than Mexico).
•   Hold a Master's degree in a field of the natural sciences.
•   Provide an official Acceptance Letter from the host institution (see sample Acceptance Letter in the application form which can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of the page under "related content") and be willing to register for a PhD degree in the natural sciences at a Mexican institution of higher education. Only listed higher education institutions in Mexico-listed are eligible (see point 3 above).
•   Prove knowledge of Spanish according to the requirements of each Postgraduate programme, if this language is not the candidate's mother tongue. The applicant will be informed of these requirements on applying to the relevant postgraduate programme.

Submitting your application:
•   Applicants should submit the acceptance letter from an eligible Mexican host institution to TWAS 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 attachment via e-mail directly to TWAS. The subject line must contain: CONACYT/PG/the candidate's surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed envelopes.
•   Applicants to the TWAS-CONACYT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme should send their application only to TWAS.
•   Applicants should be aware that they may apply for only one TWAS fellowship per year.

Method of Application:

Application Form and Guidelines:
•   PG  Application Form
•   PG Application Guidelines

Deadline for applications: 30 June each year

Note: Applicants can apply for only one fellowship per year.

For more information: TWAS-CONACYT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme — TWAS Portal