Are you a young scientist from a developing country looking to advance your research career in chemistry, biotechnology, or molecular medicine? The TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025 offers a fully funded postdoctoral opportunity at one of South Asia’s leading research institutions — the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) in Karachi, Pakistan.

TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship – Overview

  • Host Country: Pakistan
  • Host Institution: ICCBS – University of Karachi
  • Organizing Body: TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences)
  • Program Type: Fully Funded Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
  • Duration: 6 to 12 months
  • Application Deadline: 14 August 2025
  • Eligible Nationalities: Citizens of developing countries (except Pakistan)

Research Fields at ICCBS Karachi Pakistan

Postdoctoral fellows can conduct research in the following cutting-edge fields:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry

ICCBS houses two globally renowned research centers:

  • H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry
  • Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular and Drug Research

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship, candidates must:

  • Be a citizen of a developing country (excluding Pakistan)
  • Be under 45 years of age by 31 December 2025
  • Hold a PhD degree in natural sciences
  • Be currently employed in a developing country in a research capacity
  • Have no residency or visa status in Pakistan or any developed country
  • Submit a certificate of good health
  • Provide an official preliminary acceptance letter from ICCBS
  • Show English language proficiency (if prior education was not in English)
  • Commit to return to home country after completing the fellowship
  • Not take up other assignments during the fellowship
  • Be financially responsible for accompanying family members

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How to Apply for the TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025?

Follow these steps to complete your application:

Step 1: Read the TWAS-ICCBS Research Fellowships Details

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Step 2: Obtain a Preliminary Acceptance Letter

Email Prof. Dr. Raza Shah (Director, ICCBS) at: raza.shah@iccs.edu or protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu
Include:

  • Your CV (max. 2 pages)
  • Copy of your PhD degree
  • Two recommendation letters (at least one from your last supervisor)
  • A brief research proposal outline

Step 3: Submit Online Application for TWAS Fellowships for Developing Countries

Click Here to Apply Online for TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship

Fully Funded Postdoc Fellowship Benefits

The TWAS-ICCBS Fellowship covers the following:

  • Monthly stipend for food, accommodation, and local travel
  • Access to world-class labs and research facilities at ICCBS
  • Mentorship by senior scientists and experts in the field
  • Collaborative research in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Opportunity to publish research in peer-reviewed journals

Apply Now – Advance Your Research Career Abroad

Don’t miss this chance to work with top scientists at ICCBS and boost your postdoctoral research career. Strengthen your profile, publish impactful research, and contribute to global science from the heart of South Asia.

Click Here to Apply for the TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025

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Muhammad Usman

Postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Science (formally Tokyo Tech).

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