TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship 2026

The TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship 2026 offers a fully funded opportunity for young researchers from developing countries to pursue a PhD at top-tier research laboratories in India. This program is designed to foster scientific capacity in the Global South, allowing international scholars to access cutting-edge facilities in various domains of science and technology.

Selected scholars will receive a comprehensive monthly stipend covering living costs, health insurance, and subsidized accommodation for up to four years of study. The fellowship provides two flexible tracks: a 'Sandwich' option for students already registered for a PhD in their home country and a 'Full-Time' option for those looking to register at an Indian university.

• Maximum age of 35 years on December 31 of the application year.
• Must be a national of a developing country in the South (excluding India).
• Must hold a Master’s degree in science and technology.
• Must be regularly employed in their home country with a current research assignment.
• Must not hold a temporary or permanent visa for India or any developed country.
• Must secure an official preliminary acceptance letter from an eligible CSIR institution.
• Provide evidence of English proficiency if previous education was not in English.
• Must commit to returning to their home country upon completion of the fellowship.

• Monthly stipend to cover living costs, food, and health insurance.
• Highly subsidized accommodation at the host institute.
• Access to world-class laboratories and mentorship.