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TWAS-ICCBS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 14 August 2025

LOCATION: Pakistan

TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)—comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular and Drug Research—for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in the following fields: organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, physical chemistry, or analytical chemistry.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

be a maximum age of 45 years on 31 December of the application year.

be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);

hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;

must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;

be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;

provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;

provide an official Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS (see sample letter that can be downloaded below or contained in the online application form). Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Director of ICCBS (Prof. Dr. Raza Shah at raza.shah@iccs.edu or protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu) who will facilitate the assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Prof. Dr. Raza Shah, applicants must accompany their request for a preliminary acceptance letter with copy of their CV, a research proposal outline and two recommendation letters.

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/

BENEFIT:

ICCBS will provide monthly stipends to cover living costs such as food, accommodation, local transportation, and incidental minor illness. The monthly stipend will not be converted to foreign currency

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UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEPTEMBER 2025, JANUARY 2026 AND APRIL 2026.

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LOCATION: United Kingdom

In recognition of the high standard of applications they receive for their master’s degrees, they are delighted to offer their International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship to international students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement. This scholarship is for students starting their course in September 2025, January 2026, and April 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship rewards academic achievement if you achieve a qualification equivalent to a UK first class degree. Learn more about equivalent qualifications for your country.

There is no need to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students will be automatically considered. If successful, you will be notified when you submit your final results.

You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.

You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Master’s course or PGCE commencing in September 2025, January 2026, or April 2026.

The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee.

The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of one year and will not apply for periods of industrial placement, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.

In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.

If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfill any conditions stated on your offer letter.

BENEFIT:

This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for a postgraduate taught degree at the University of Leicester with an Undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK first-class degree.

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