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SCIENCE & SCILIFELAB PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS

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Application Deadline: July 15, 2025

LOCATION: Sweden

The Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists was established in 2013. A global prize aimed at rewarding scientists at an early stage of their careers.  The international prize is awarded annually to four young scientists for outstanding life science research based on a doctoral degree earned in the previous two years. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The Prize Categories:

Cell and Molecular Biology: Research in this category includes cellular and molecular processes at levels ranging from single molecule to single cell to tissue and organ systems.

Genomics, Proteomics and Systems Biology Approaches: Research in this category focuses on genomics, proteomics, integrative omics and systems biology approaches, inlcuding computational, to facilitate comprehensive understanding of living cells, organisms and species.

Ecology & Environment: Research in this category encompasses interactions between organisms and their environment, and how these processes are influenced by human activity.

Molecular Medicine: Research in this category aims at building on the molecular understanding of disease in humans to develop preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, including individualized medicine.

Entrants for the prize must have received their Ph.D. between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Entrants may only apply once within this time period, and the work described in the entry must have been performed while the entrant was a graduate student. The prize is open to residents of all nations without regard to sex or race.

In addition to completing an online entry form applicants must submit an essay describing their thesis work in one of the qualified categories. The essay cannot exceed 1,000 words in length and may include one figure or table.

Applicants must also submit a one-page reference letter from their advisor or a member of their thesis committee with an assessment of the applicant and comment on the significance of the applicant’s research.

In addition, a list of citations, awards and relevant professional experience should be included, as well as an abstract of the thesis.

The application form can be found at the Science website.

BENEFIT:

The grand prize winner receives $30,000 USD and each of the other three category winners receives $10,000 USD.

In addition, the grand prize winning essay is published in Science magazine and each of the other three winning essays are published at Science online.

Furthermore, all four of the award winners are invited to Sweden for the prize ceremony, held the same week as the Nobel Prize ceremony, attend a scientific symposium to present their work, and be invited to a series of social events in which they are able to network with notable scientific researchers in their fields. Each winner may also bring one guest to the festivities.

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TWAS-ICCBS POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 14 August 2025 (midnight CEST time)

LOCATION: Pakistan

The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research in Karachi, Pakistan — and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in chemical and biological sciences.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

Be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year.

hold a Master’s degree in a field of natural sciences;

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

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

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

Be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university (see sample that can be downloaded below or included in the online application form);

Provide an official Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS (see the sample preliminary acceptance letter that can be downloaded below or included 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 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 and a research proposal outline and two reference 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/ (see Point 9)
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/english-levels/online-english-level-test 
https://www.britishcouncil.org/english/learn-online/englishscore

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.

The language of instruction is English.

BENEFIT:

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.

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