TWAS Doctoral Fellowship 2027

The TWAS Doctoral Fellowship is a funded programme for international PhD students to undertake doctoral research studies at TWAS institutes. It provides a monthly allowance to cover living costs and supports between 100 and 160 fellowships per year at partner institutions in the developing world. Fellowships are hosted in Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa, and cover accommodation, a low-cost travel stipend, and visa costs.

Monthly living allowance, accommodation costs, travel costs (economy return), visa/study permit costs, access to TWAS partner institutes.

Open to international PhD students; specific country eligibility is available on the official site.

Applications submitted via the online portal when the call opens; use the 'Apply now' button on the program page; deadlines announced on each program page.