TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2026/22 for Developing Countries: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology in India is pleased to announce the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship for individuals from developing countries.
The Fellowship is established to support foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue research in the field of biotechnology.
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TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2026/22 for Developing Countries.
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TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Eligibility Criteria.
To be considered for the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship 2026/22, interested candidates are to fulfill the following requirements:
- Be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year.
- Be a national of a developing country (other than India).
- Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India or any developed country.
- Hold a Master’s or equivalent degree in science or engineering.
- For SANDWICH Fellowships, be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university; OR
- For FULL-TIME Fellowships, be willing to register at a university in India.
- Be accepted at a biotechnology institution in India.
- Provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English.
- Provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship.
- Not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship.
- Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.
See Also: Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2026/22 for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
How to Apply for TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship 2026/2027
Interested and eligible applicants for the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship 2026/2027 are to submit their application through the online portal (opens in a new tab) on or before the application deadline.
Application Deadline: 20 September 2026