The TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship 2024 applications are open to developing country students. This Fellowship program is a collaborative initiative between the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan, and TWAS, aimed at providing fellowships to young scientists from developing countries, excluding Pakistan.

This fellowship supports individuals aspiring to pursue research leading to a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences and Engineering. The program is hosted at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS, Lahore, Pakistan.

Fields of Study

The fellowship is available for research in the following fields:

• Structural, Cell, and Molecular Biology
• Biological Systems and Organisms
• Chemical Sciences
• Engineering Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physics

Key Dates and Details

• Application Deadline: 13 March 2024 (11:59 pm Pakistan time)
• Deadline for Materials: 15 March 2024 (11:59 pm Pakistan time)
• Duration: Maximum of 60 months (5 years)
• Level: PhD
• Minimum Degree Required: MSc
• Host University: Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
• Partnership:The World Academy of Science TWAS
• Host Country: Pakistan
• Eligible Nationalities:  Developing countries in the South, including Afghanitan
• Language of Instruction: English

Benefits of the TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship

TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship will provide a monthly stipend covering living costs, including:

• Food
• Accommodation
• Local transportation
• Incidental minor illness

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship must:

• Be a maximum age of 35 on 31 December of the application year.
• Hold a Master’s degree in a field of natural sciences (computer sciences and IT fall under Engineering Sciences for TWAS)
• Be a national of a developing country (excluding Pakistan).
• Not hold any temporary or permanent residency visa in Pakistan or any developed country.
• Provide evidence of English proficiency if the education medium was not English.
• Commit to returning to their home country upon completion of the fellowship.
• Do not engage in other assignments during the fellowship period.
• Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

Required Documents

Please submit the following application documents:

• Proof of proficiency in English.
• Master’s degree certificate.
• Evidence of not holding a visa for residency in Pakistan or any developed country.
• Statement of purpose.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Reference letters (as specified in the application process).

How do you apply for the TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship?

• Create an account on the LUMS portal using your email address.
• Apply online, selecting “PhD for Foreign Nationals.”
• Choose the LUMS-TWAS fellowship option.
• Post-application, applicants may undergo an online interview.
• Submit the required documents a few days after the deadline.

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Note: Applicants may apply for only one program per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio, except the TWAS Visiting Professor programs.

Please visit the official TWAS website for detailed information about the TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship.

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