Deadline: June 15, 2026
Applications are open for the TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026. The TWAS-CUI Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in natural or social sciences.
CUI-TWAS Fellowships are offered in the following areas of the natural and related applied sciences:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM)
- Mathematics
- Environmental Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
Benefits
- CUI 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.
Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships 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;
- hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;
- IF applying in a field of eligible social sciences, hold a PhD degree in a field of social sciences;
- apply for the fellowship within five years of having obtained a PhD degree;
- be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;
- provide an official Acceptance Letter from CUI (see sample preliminary acceptance letter that can be downloaded below or included in the online application form). Postdoctoral applicants may contact the prospective supervisor for academic guidance or input. After finding a suitable host supervisor, applicants are required to formally apply for an acceptance letter in writing to the Attention of: Mr. Kashif Masood, CUI Deputy Registrar here: [email protected];
- 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 and for any delay incurred in completing the fellowship.
Application
- Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from CUI 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 and signed, and submitted via the online portal only! N.B. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.
For more information, visit TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship.
