TWAS-CSIR Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in India

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CSIR and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in newly emerging areas in science and technology.

Eligibility:
•   Be a maximum age of 45 years on 31 December of the application year.
•   Be nationals of a developing country (other than India).
•   Hold a PhD degree in a field of science or technology.
•   Be nationals of a developing country (other than India).
•   be regularly employed in a developing country and hold a research assignment.
•   Be accepted at a CSIR laboratory/institution and provide an official acceptance letter from the host institution (see sample Acceptance Letter included in the Application Form).  N.B. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the chosen CSIR host institution(s), with copy to the CSIR contact person.  This will allow CSIR to monitor requests and offer support or assistance in finding  suitable host institution(s), if necessary;
•   Provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Submitting your application:
•   Applicants should submit the Acceptance Letter from a CAPES-listed institution to CSIR and 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 attachments via e-mail directly to TWAS and CSIR. The subject line must contain: CSIR/PDoc/candidate's surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed envelopes.
•   Applications for the TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme should be sent to both TWAS and CSIR (by post, fax or email).

Method of Application:

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

Deadline for applications: 31 August each year

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

For more information: TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme — TWAS Portal