TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India.

· OPENING DATE OF THIS FELLOWSHIP: 1 April 2019

· CLOSING DATE OF THIS FELLOWSHIP: 30 June 2019

Programme Details

· TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in CSIR research laboratories and institutes in India for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months.

· Eligible CSIR institutions: Information on CSIR laboratories and institutes can be obtained by following the links from the CSIR homepage. Alternatively, a list of eligible institutes is available here.

· CSIR will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. In addition, Fellowship awardees are entitled to subsidized accommodation.

· The language of instruction for foreign scholars in CSIR laboratories/institutes is English.

For more details, please refer to – TWAS-CSIRPostdoctoral Fellowship Programme