TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowships Programme in India

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Developing countries in the South
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Research projects in Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physics
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• Be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year;
• Be nationals of a developing country (other than India)
• Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India or any developed country;
• Hold a Masters’s Degree in physics, mathematics or chemistry. S/he must have completed at least a total of 5 years of undergraduate and postgraduate studies in a recognized university or institute.

Offered Benefits

S.N. Bose will provide a monthly stipend to cover living costs and food. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. Free on-campus accommodation will be provided. The monthly stipend does not cover comprehensive health insurance.  The Centre does however deduct a small contribution towards a Contributory Medical Scheme. The benefits are partial reimbursement of doctor’s fees, medicines and hospitalization costs if any, and only for costs incurred in Kolkata. The reimbursement structure is along the lines of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) of the Government of India.

Application Process

• How to Apply: Candidates must have to register themselves in a PhD degree program at any university in India. After registering they can apply for the grant through the online application submission.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants must provide applicants must accompany their request for an Acceptance Letter with a copy of their CV, a research proposal outline and two reference letters.
• 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.