Courses Announcement: TWAS Doctoral Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)

About the Program

The TWAS Doctoral Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded scholarship program for international students aiming to pursue a PhD or doctoral research in developing countries. Offered by TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences, the fellowship empowers talented scientists from developing nations to contribute to science, technology, and innovation in their home countries. TWAS, based in Trieste, Italy, supports research excellence, education, and scientific collaboration globally.

Course 1: PhD in Agricultural Sciences

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Fully funded tuition and partial cost of study

• Accommodation at host institute

• Monthly allowance for living expenses and health insurance

• Travel support: economy-class return airfare and visa costs

• Offered in TWAS partner institutes across Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa

Course 2: PhD in Structural, Cell, and Molecular Biology

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Fully funded tuition and living expenses

• Accommodation and travel support included

• Host institutions: Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, South Africa

Course 3: PhD in Biological Systems and Organisms

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Full funding for tuition, accommodation, living, and travel

• Research aligned with the scientific needs of home countries

Course 4: PhD in Medical and Health Sciences (including Neurosciences)

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Fully funded tuition, accommodation, monthly allowance, and travel support

• Conduct research at top partner universities in developing countries

Course 5: PhD in Chemical Sciences

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Full coverage for study costs, accommodation, living expenses, and travel

• Open to candidates from developing and least developed countries

Course 6: PhD in Engineering Sciences

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Fully funded fellowship including tuition, living, and travel

• Host institutions include Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, South Africa

Course 7: PhD in Astronomy, Space, and Earth Sciences

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Full financial support for tuition, accommodation, monthly allowance, and travel

• Research at prestigious TWAS partner universities

Course 8: PhD in Mathematical Sciences

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Fully funded: tuition, accommodation, stipend, and travel

• Available in partner institutes across five developing countries

Course 9: PhD in Physics

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Full funding for tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and travel

• Focus on developing country scientific priorities

Course 10: PhD in Interdisciplinary STEM Research

Details:

• Duration: 3 years

• Language: English

• Full support package including tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, and travel

• Foster scientific development in home countries

Other Fellowships and Opportunities:

• Host Institutions in Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, South Africa

• Research internship matching

• Scholarship application guidance

• Academic writing and CV support

Eligibility

• Master’s degree or equivalent required

• English proficiency mandatory

• Applicants must be from non-EU developing countries

• Only one TWAS program application allowed per calendar year

• Preliminary or full acceptance from a TWAS partner institute required

Application Procedure

1. Monitor the official TWAS portal for program openings

2. Secure preliminary acceptance from a host institute

3. Submit application online with required documents: academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, CV, research proposal, and acceptance letter

4. Wait for selection notification

Benefits

• Tuition coverage (Partial Cost of Study)

• Accommodation at host institute

• Monthly living allowance including food and health insurance

• Travel support: economy-class airfare and visa/study permit costs

Important Notes

• Applications are highly competitive

• Focus on candidates from developing and least developed countries

• Check individual institute eligibility before applying

For more details and to apply: TWAS Doctoral Fellowship 2026