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 in 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.
Opening date of this fellowship: 1 April 2023
Closing date of this fellowship: 30 June 2023 (midnight CEST time)
Partner Organizations: International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Pakistan
Eligible nationalities: Developing countries in the South
Host countries: Pakistan
Minimum degree held: PhD
Duration: Minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months
Field :
01-Agricultural Sciences
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
05-Chemical Sciences
Age limit: 35
Sandwich option: YES
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the preliminary acceptance letter as early as possible, even before the opening date of the call. Keeping in mind that only Acceptance letters dated the same year as the year of application are eligible. For the Acceptance letters, applicants are requested to provide their two-page curriculum vitae (CV), copy of the last degree, and at least two letters of recommendation (preferably one from the current supervisor).
Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:
be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year.
hold a Master’s degree in a field of natural sciences;
be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university (see sample);
provide an official Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS (see sample preliminary acceptance letter that can be downloaded below or included in the application form). Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Director of ICCBS (Prof. M.I. Choudhary at iqbal.choudhary@iccs.edu, hej@cyber.net.pk or pcmd@cyber.net.pk or protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Prof. Choudhary, applicants must accompany their request for a preliminary acceptance letter with copy of their CV and a research proposal outline and two reference letters;
provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English;
provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship;
not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;
be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.
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