TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
PhD fellowships (full-time up to 4 years, or sandwich) at CSIR institutes in India for scientists from developing countries, with a monthly stipend and subsidised accommodation.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
India
Funding
Monthly stipend for living costs, food and health insurance (not convertible to foreign currency) and subsidised accommodation.
Eligible applicants
Scientists under 35 from developing countries (not India) with a science or technology Master's
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Overview
TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme is offered by TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) with host partner for PhD study in India. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly stipend
Included
Accommodation
Included
Health insurance
Included
Monthly stipend for living costs, food and health insurance (not convertible to foreign currency) and subsidised accommodation. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
International programme
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of developing countries other than India
- International eligibility
- Not open to nationals of the host country or to holders of residency visas for the host country or any developed country.
- AgeRequired
- 35 or younger on 31 December of the application year
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Master's in science and technology
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Proof of English proficiency if English was not the medium of education
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- India
Official eligibility summary
Citizens of developing countries other than India, aged 35 or under on 31 December of the application year, with a Master's in science and technology. Applicants need a preliminary acceptance letter from a CSIR host institute and evidence that they will return home.
Applicant profile
- Scientists under 35 from developing countries (not India) with a science or technology Master's
Study route
- PhD study in India
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens of developing countries other than India, aged 35 or under on 31 December of the application year, with a Master's in science and technology. Applicants need a preliminary acceptance letter from a CSIR host institute and evidence that they will return home.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Preliminary acceptance letter
- No Objection Certificate (sandwich)
How to apply
- 1
Obtain a preliminary acceptance letter from a CSIR host institute
- 2
Apply via the TWAS online portal
- 3
Sandwich applicants add a home-university no-objection certificate
Application timeline
Application cycle
The latest call ran 6 March 2026 to an extended deadline of 3 June 2026; results expected end of 2026 or early 2027.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) with host partner
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.