Calls for proposal for TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme [Last Date: 06/05/2026]

UNESCO-TWAS: https://twas.org/opportunities/fellowships/phd 

Objective: CSIR of India and UNESCO-TWAS have established a number of fellowships for foreign scholars from developing countries, who wish to pursue research toward a PhD in emerging areas of science and technology, for which facilities are available in CSIR laboratories and institutes.

 Area of Focus: 01-Agricultural Sciences, 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology, 03-Biological Systems and Organisms, 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences, 05-Chemical Sciences, 06-Engineering Sciences, 07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences, 08-Mathematical Sciences, 09-Physics 

Proposal Details Links: https://onlineforms.twas.org/apply/300 

Submission Window: 6 May 2026

Fellowship Duration: 4 years 

Financial Support: 

• SANDWICH Fellowships: The Fellowship may be granted for a minimum period of 6 months and a maximum period to be decided by the host institute, but no greater than 3 years.
• FULL-TIME Fellowships: (for those not registered for a PhD): The Fellowship may be granted for up to a maximum duration of 4 years.
• CSIR will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. In addition, Fellowship awardees are entitled to subsidized accommodation.