Applications are now open for the TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme and the TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship Programme. These opportunities support young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who want to pursue advanced research or a PhD degree in Pakistan. The fellowships cover fields in natural sciences and some social sciences. The application deadline for both programmes is 15 June 2026.
These are fully funded opportunities where CUI provides a monthly stipend to cover living costs such as food, accommodation, and health insurance. There is no application fee. Researchers from developing countries outside Pakistan who meet the eligibility rules can apply. For more BS, MS, Phd, Postdoc Positions visit here.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: PhD and Postdoctoral Research
- Host Country: Pakistan
- Host Institution: COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI)
- Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
- Stipend: Monthly living allowance provided by CUI
- Application Fee: None
What This Scholarship Offers:
- Monthly stipend from CUI to cover food, accommodation, and health insurance
- Full access to research facilities and modern laboratories at CUI
- Opportunity to register for a full PhD programme at CUI
- Chance to conduct advanced research in a good academic environment
- Development of international research networks and collaborations
- Support for scientific career growth in developing countries
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligible Countries You must be a national of a developing country other than Pakistan. For the complete list, Check below.
- You must not currently live in Pakistan or hold any visa for Pakistan or a developed country.
- For Postdoc: Hold a PhD degree (obtained within the last five years) and be employed in a developing country.
- For PhD: Hold an MSc degree with research component and be maximum 35 years old by 31 December of the application year.
- You need an official Acceptance Letter from CUI before or by the deadline.
- Provide proof of English proficiency if your previous education was not in English.
- Show commitment to return to your home country after the fellowship ends.
- You must not take other assignments during the fellowship period.
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Eligible Countries:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas (the), Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic (the), Chad, Chile, China, Taiwan China, Colombia, Comoros (the), Congo (the), Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic (the), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini Kingdom of, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia (the), Ghana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the), Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger (the), Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines (the), Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, State of Palestine (the), Sudan (the), Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic (the), Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Republic of Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates (the), United Republic of Tanzania (the), Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Available Positions:
TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
Postdoc in following natural or social sciences departments:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Mathematics
- Environmental Sciences
- Management Science
- Development Studies
PhD positions in following departments:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Mathematics
- Environmental Sciences
- Management Science
- Development Studies
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How to Apply:
- Contact a suitable supervisor at COMSATS University Islamabad and request an official Acceptance Letter.
- Prepare all required documents including CV, academic transcripts, reference letters, and proof of degree.
- Submit your complete application online through the TWAS website before 15 June 2026.
- Make sure the Acceptance Letter is included as it is mandatory.
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