Young scientists from developing countries have a new chance to advance their research careers. The TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026 offers funded support for postdoctoral work in Pakistan. This program targets those with recent PhDs in natural or social sciences.
Fields of Study
The TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026 covers key areas in natural and applied sciences. These include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM). Other fields are Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy. Applicants can choose a match based on their background.
Benefits
Fellows receive a monthly stipend from COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI). This covers living costs like food, housing, and health insurance. Note that the stipend stays in local currency and cannot convert to foreign money. The support lasts for the fellowship period, helping researchers focus on their work.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026, candidates must meet strict rules. They need to be nationals of a developing country, excluding Pakistan. Applicants cannot be in Pakistan now or hold visas for Pakistan or any developed country. A PhD in natural sciences is required, or in social sciences for related fields, obtained within the last five years.
Candidates must hold a regular job and research role in their home developing country. They also need an official Acceptance Letter from CUI. Contact Mr. Kashif Masood at CUI’s Deputy Registrar office for this: [email protected]. Proof of English skills is needed if education was not in English. Fellows must plan to return home after the program and cannot take other jobs during it. They handle costs for family or delays.
How to Apply
Start by finding a host supervisor at CUI for guidance. Request the Acceptance Letter in writing. Submit your full application online, including the letter by the deadline. Reference letters must be on official paper, signed, and uploaded via the portal.
The deadline is June 15, 2026. Apply through the TWAS online form. For details, check the official TWAS-CUI page. Without the Acceptance Letter, applications will not move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026?
Nationals of developing countries (except Pakistan) with a PhD obtained in the last five years in natural or social sciences, holding a regular research job at home, qualify. They must not be in Pakistan or hold visas for Pakistan or developed countries.
What fields of study does the program cover?
It includes Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Materials, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy.
What benefits do fellows receive?
Fellows get a monthly stipend in local currency from COMSATS University Islamabad to cover living costs, food, housing, and health insurance during the fellowship period.
How do I apply and what is the deadline?
Find a host supervisor at CUI, get an official Acceptance Letter, and submit the online application through the TWAS portal by June 15, 2026. Reference letters must be uploaded too.
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