The TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025/2026 offers fully funded opportunities for foreign scholars from developing countries to conduct advanced research in the physical sciences in India. This prestigious program is a collaboration between The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata.
Key program details
- Host institution: S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, India.
- Funded status: Fully funded, covering living costs, accommodation, and some medical expenses.
- Duration: 6 to 12 months for postdoctoral research.
- Fields of study: Supports research in physical sciences (physics, mathematics, physical chemistry) and relevant life sciences, with specific areas at S.N. Bose Centre including condensed matter physics, theoretical and mathematical physics, astrophysics and cosmology, quantum science, and chemical and biological physics.
- Application deadline: September 22, 2025.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet several requirements:
- Age: 45 or younger by December 31, 2025.
- Nationality/Residency: National of a developing country (excluding India) and not a resident of India or a developed country.
- Employment: Employed in their home country with a research role.
- Academic: Hold a PhD in a relevant field.
- Host acceptance: Obtain a preliminary acceptance letter from an S.N. Bose Centre supervisor.
- Language: Provide proof of English proficiency if applicable.
- Commitment: Agree to return home after the fellowship and not take other assignments during the program.
Fellowship benefits
The fellowship provides financial support, including a monthly stipend for living costs and food (paid in local currency), free on-campus accommodation, and partial reimbursement for certain medical expenses. TWAS may also assist with international travel costs. Fellows are required to have their own health insurance.
Application process
Applications are submitted online via the TWAS portal. The steps are:
- Secure acceptance letter: Contact a potential supervisor at S.N. Bose National Centre by emailing with your CV and research proposal. The deadline to apply for this letter is August 16, 2025, and letters are issued until August 31, 2025.
- Submit online application: Once the acceptance letter is received, complete the official application on the TWAS portal by September 22, 2025.
- Required documents: Prepare documents such as the acceptance letter, CV, research proposal, English proficiency proof (if needed), two reference letters, and a passport copy.
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