Overview
For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in certain fields of natural sciences, including biological chemistry, condensed matter physics, inorganic chemistry, materials science, non conventional energy, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer science, spectroscopy and theoretical physics at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, India. Deadline: 30 June.
Applicants should be aware that they can apply for only one fellowship per year. With the exception of the fellowships "for research collaboration", all other fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and TWOWS that are mutually exclusive.
Programme Details
1.TWAS-IACS Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) - www.iacs.res.in - for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in the following fields:
Theoretical physics;
Condensed matter physics;
Spectroscopy;
Materials science;
Non-conventional energy;
Physical chemistry;
Organic chemistry;
Inorganic chemistry;
Biological chemistry;
Polymer science.
2.IACS will provide a monthly stipend to cover living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
3.The language of instruction is English.
Eligible candidates
Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
- be a maximum age of 40 years on 31 December of the application year;
- hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;
- be nationals of a developing country (other than India);
- be regularly employed in a developing country (other than India) and hold a research assignment there;
- must submit an Acceptance Letter from a department of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) (see sample Acceptance Letter included in the application form);
- provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Submitting your application
The deadline for receipt of applications is 30 June of each year.
Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from a department of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) 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 IACS. The subject line must contain: IACS/PDoc/candidate’s surname. Alternatively, reference letters can be sent by post in sealed envelopes.
Applicants to the TWAS-IACS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme should send a copy of their application both to TWAS and IACS (hard copy only).
APPLICATION FORM:
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.
PDoc Application Form
PDoc Application Guidelines
Contact Details
TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP Campus , Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Tel: +39 040 2240314
Fax: +39 040 2240689
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
International Relations Cell
2A&B Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur
Kolkata - 700 032, India
Fax: +91 33 2483 6561
E-mail: irc@iacs.res.in, drgtr@iacs.res.in
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in certain fields of natural sciences, including biological chemistry, condensed matter physics, inorganic chemistry, materials science, non conventional energy, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer science, spectroscopy and theoretical physics at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, India. Deadline: 30 June.
Applicants should be aware that they can apply for only one fellowship per year. With the exception of the fellowships "for research collaboration", all other fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and TWOWS that are mutually exclusive.
Programme Details
1.TWAS-IACS Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) - www.iacs.res.in - for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in the following fields:
Theoretical physics;
Condensed matter physics;
Spectroscopy;
Materials science;
Non-conventional energy;
Physical chemistry;
Organic chemistry;
Inorganic chemistry;
Biological chemistry;
Polymer science.
2.IACS will provide a monthly stipend to cover living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
3.The language of instruction is English.
Eligible candidates
Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
- be a maximum age of 40 years on 31 December of the application year;
- hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;
- be nationals of a developing country (other than India);
- be regularly employed in a developing country (other than India) and hold a research assignment there;
- must submit an Acceptance Letter from a department of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) (see sample Acceptance Letter included in the application form);
- provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Submitting your application
The deadline for receipt of applications is 30 June of each year.
Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from a department of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) 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 IACS. The subject line must contain: IACS/PDoc/candidate’s surname. Alternatively, reference letters can be sent by post in sealed envelopes.
Applicants to the TWAS-IACS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme should send a copy of their application both to TWAS and IACS (hard copy only).
APPLICATION FORM:
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.
PDoc Application Form
PDoc Application Guidelines
Contact Details
TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP Campus , Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Tel: +39 040 2240314
Fax: +39 040 2240689
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
International Relations Cell
2A&B Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur
Kolkata - 700 032, India
Fax: +91 33 2483 6561
E-mail: irc@iacs.res.in, drgtr@iacs.res.in
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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