TWAS-CIIT Fellowship Programme for Scholars from Developing Countries 2016

Application Deadline: 31st August, 2016
Offered annually? No
Eligible Countries: Developing countries
To be taken at (country): Pakistan
Brief description: Applications are on for TWAS-CIIT fellowship programme open to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan).

Eligible Field of Study: An eligible candidate must hold an MSc degree in a field of natural sciences(Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biological Systems and Organisms, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physics). If applying in a field of eligible social sciences, hold an MSc degree in a field of social sciences.
About the Award: The TWAS-CIIT Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to obtain all or part (sandwich or full-time) of their PhD in natural or social sciences. Duration: minimum of six months to a maximum of 3 years (up to 18 months for a sandwich programme).
Type: PhD Fellowship
Eligibility: Candidates for this fellowship must meet the following criteria:

• Be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
• Must not be on site in Pakistan;
• Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
• Be a maximum age of 35 years by 31 December in the year of application;
• For SANDWICH Fellowships: be registered Ph.D. students in a developing country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university (see sample in guidelines);
• For Full-time Fellowships: be willing to register at a university in Pakistan;
• Provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
• Provide an official Acceptance Letter from CIIT. Requests for acceptance must be sent to Dr. Tariq-Ur-Rahman (by e-mail: tariqurrahman-at-comsats.edu.pk) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Dr. Tariq-Ur-Rahman, candidates must accompany their request for an Acceptance Letter with copy of their CV and a research proposal outline; 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.

Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Fellowship: CIIT will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
Duration of Fellowship: Minimum of six months to a maximum of 3 years (up to 18 months for a sandwich programme)
How to Apply: 

• Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from CIIT when applying, or by the deadline at the latest.
• Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection.
• Reference letters must be on letter-headed paper, SIGNED and sent as attachments via e-mail to TWAS and CIIT. The subject line must contain CIIT/PG and the candidate’s surname. N.B. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.
• The letters can be submitted either by the referee or by the applicant directly.
• Applicants to the TWAS-CIIT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme should send a copy of their application (by email) to both TWAS and to CIIT.

Visit Fellowship Webpage for details
Award Provider: TWAS-COMSATS Institute of Information Technology(CIIT)