Funding & benefits
ICCBS will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation, local transportation and incidental minor illness. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Applications open on April 17, 2025, and close on August 14, 2025. This postdoctoral fellowship is for young scientists from developing countries, excluding Pakistan, who hold a PhD in natural sciences. You must submit signed reference letters on letter-headed paper with a specific subject line. The monthly stipend covers living costs but cannot be converted into foreign currency.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- The language of instruction is English.
- hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;
- provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English.
- Candidates are encouraged to refer to the following resources to test their level of English:https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/important-information-for-scholarship-applicants/ (see Point 9)https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/english-levels/online-english-level-test https://www.britishcouncil.org/english/learn-online/englishscore
“Keeping in mind that only Acceptance letters dated the same year as the year of application are eligible.”
Should you apply?
This is a Postdoctoral-level opportunity working in Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences. The decisive requirement, in TWAS's words, is: "Keeping in mind that only Acceptance letters dated the same year as the year of application are eligible." Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences.
- Prior degree / academic background: hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;.
- English-language requirement: provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English..
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Reference letters must be on letter-headed paper and SIGNED. The subject line must contain ICCBS/PDoc and the candidate’s surname. N.B. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
In TWAS's own words: "Keeping in mind that only Acceptance letters dated the same year as the year of application are eligible."
What level of study is it for?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at TWAS in Multiple / not stated.
Is an English test required?
Provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English.
Is TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 14 August 2025). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with TWAS, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 1 item: Reference letters must be on letter-headed paper and SIGNED. The subject line must contain ICCBS/PDoc and the candidate’s surname. N.B. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from TWAS's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 27 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 27, 2026
About TWAS
TWAS is based in Multiple / not stated and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.