IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme for International Students in South Africa

Offered Benefits

The fellowship award will offer an allowance for bench fee costs up to USD2,565 as a contribution towards laboratory expenses necessary for the awardee’s research. It will also cover the cost of a round-trip air ticket up to USD1,000. Any other travel needed, including airport transfers and local transportation, will be the awardee’s responsibility.

The selected scientists will receive a monthly allowance on the basis of the cost of living in the host country to cover expenses such as accommodation, food and health insurance.

Application Process

• How to Apply: Candidates must have to register themselves in a postdoctoral degree program at any university in South. After registering they can apply for the grant through the online application submission.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants must provide an official letter from their host South African institution, department or laboratory and motivation from the applicant’s host. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the respective institution to apply for acceptance and English language proficiency certificate.
• Admission Requirements: For studying this program, you must have a master’s degree in a field relevant to sustainability science
• Language Requirement: If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.