TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026 Opens Applications for Researchers from Developing Countries ·TWAS

Overview

This program offers young scientists from developing countries the chance to undertake postdoctoral research in Pakistan through the TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026.

Eligibility

• Must be a national of a developing country other than Pakistan.
• Should not currently reside in Pakistan or hold residency there or in any developed country.
• Must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, applying within five years of obtaining it.
• Regularly employed in a developing country with an active research assignment.
• For social science fields, a PhD specifically related to social sciences is required.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend for living expenses.
• Support for accommodation and meals.
• Basic health insurance coverage.
• Access to academic facilities, laboratories, and institutional research support.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official TWAS online application portal and require an official acceptance letter from COMSATS University Islamabad, a research proposal, academic records, and signed reference letters.

Deadline

Applications close on 15 June 2026.