The TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship 2026 in Pakistan offers young scientists from developing countries a fully funded opportunity to pursue a PhD in natural or social sciences at COMSATS University Islamabad. This fellowship provides a monthly stipend for living costs, including food, accommodation, and health insurance, for up to three years.
COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) is one of Pakistan’s top higher education institutions, with 18 departments across 6 faculties offering 98 academic programs. It has over 37,000 students and 3,000 faculty members across 7 campuses, and is recognized for its research output in ISI indexed journals.
TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship Benefits
- Monthly stipend covering living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance
- Full-time PhD registration at COMSATS University Islamabad
- Duration of up to 3 years
- Opportunity to study in well-equipped research laboratories and research centres
TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Be a national of a developing country other than Pakistan
- Must not be on site in Pakistan
- Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country
- Hold an MSc degree with research in a field of natural sciences
- If applying in eligible social sciences, hold an MSc degree in a field of social sciences
- Be a maximum age of 35 years by 31 December in the year of application
- Be willing to register at CUI, Pakistan
- Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent with thesis of 06 credit hours and no less than 3.0/4.0 CGPA or 60% marks, and without D grades throughout the academic career
- Provide evidence of proficiency in English if medium of education was not English
- Provide evidence of return to home country on completion of the fellowship
Required Documents
- Acceptance Letter from CUI
- Academic certificates (transcripts and degrees)
- Evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English
- Evidence that the applicant will return to their home country on completion of the fellowship
- Reference letters on letter-headed paper, signed, submitted via the online portal
How to Apply for TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship
- Apply online for admission through the CUI International Admissions Portal and select the option ‘CUI-TWAS fellowship’
- Obtain an Acceptance Letter from CUI
- Complete the TWAS online application through the official portal
- Submit required documents: Acceptance Letter from CUI, academic certificates, evidence of English proficiency, evidence of return to home country, and signed reference letters on letter-headed paper
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship?
The TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship is a fully funded program for young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) to pursue a PhD in natural or social sciences at COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan. It provides a monthly stipend for up to three years.
Who can apply for this fellowship?
Applicants must be nationals of a developing country other than Pakistan, not currently in Pakistan, and not holding any residency visa for Pakistan or a developed country. They must hold an MSc degree with research, be under 35 years old by 31 December of the application year, and meet academic requirements.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline for the TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship 2026 is 15 June 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the preliminary acceptance letter from CUI as early as possible.
What benefits does the fellowship provide?
The fellowship provides a monthly stipend to cover living costs such as food, accommodation, and health insurance. It also covers full-time PhD registration at CUI for up to three years.
What fields of study are supported?
The fellowship supports natural sciences (including computer science, engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, environmental sciences, mathematics, physics) and social sciences (management science, development studies).
How do I apply for the TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship?
First, apply online for admission through the CUI International Admissions Portal and select ‘CUI-TWAS fellowship’. After receiving an Acceptance Letter from CUI, complete the TWAS online application via the official portal with all required documents.
Is there an age limit for applicants?
Yes, applicants must be a maximum of 35 years old by 31 December in the year of application.
Can I apply if I am already in Pakistan?
No, applicants must not be on site in Pakistan at the time of application. They must also not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country.
What documents are required for the application?
Required documents include an Acceptance Letter from CUI, academic certificates (transcripts and degrees), evidence of English proficiency (if applicable), evidence of return to home country, and signed reference letters on letter-headed paper submitted via the online portal.
When does the fellowship start?
Successful applicants can join from the Autumn semester in September 2026 or the Spring semester in February 2027, with exceptions for the Abbottabad campus where Spring starts in March.
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