For young scientists from developing countries
(other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue advanced research in the natural
sciences at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia.
Programme Details
- TWAS-USM
Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in the departments, institutions and
laboratories of the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for a
minimum period of twelve (12) months to a maximum period of three
years and are awarded to young scientists from developing countries (other
than Malaysia) to enable them to pursue advanced research in the natural
sciences.
- USM
will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover
living costs, such as accommodation and food.
- The
language of instruction is English.
Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the
following criteria:
- be
nationals of a developing country (other than Malaysia);
- must not hold
any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Malaysia or any developed
country;
- hold
a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences;
- apply
for the fellowship within five years of having obtained a PhD degree in a
field of the natural sciences;
- be
regularly employed in a developing country (other than Malaysia) and hold
a research assignment there;
- provide
an official Acceptance Letter from a department, laboratory or institute
at USM (see sample Acceptance Letter in the application form). Requests
for acceptance must be directed to the Dean, Institute of Postgraduate
Studies, USM (Prof. Muhamad Jantan: by e-mail twasusm@gmail.com,mjantan@usm.my) who will facilitate
assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Prof. Jantan
applicants must accompany their request for an Acceptance
Letter with copy of their latest CV and a short write-up of research
proposal (maximum 3 pages);
- provide
evidence of proficiency in English;
- be
financially responsible for any accompanying family member.
Submitting your application
- The
deadline for receipt of applications is 15 September of
each year.
- Applicants
should submit the acceptance letter from a USM department/laboratory to
TWAS and USM when applying or by the deadline at the latest. Without
preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for
selection.
- Reference
letters: Referees must send signed letters as attachment via e-mail
directly to TWAS and USM. The subject line must contain: USM/ PDoc/the
candidate’s surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent by post
in sealed envelopes. Only signed reference letters can be
accepted.
- Applicants
to the TWAS-USM Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme should send their
application to TWAS and USM (by post, fax or email).
APPLICATION FORM:
Click on the links below to download the
application form and guidelines. Before applying it is recommended that you
read very carefully the application guidelines for detailed information on
eligibility criteria, deadlines and other key requirements of the
application procedure.
Contact Details
Prof. Muhamad Jantan
Dean, Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
11800 Penang, Malaysia
Phone: +604-653-2930
Fax: +604-653-2931
E-mail: twasusm@gmail.com
mjantan@usm.my
Dean, Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
11800 Penang, Malaysia
Phone: +604-653-2930
Fax: +604-653-2931
E-mail: twasusm@gmail.com
mjantan@usm.my
TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-314
Fax: +39 040 2240-689
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-314
Fax: +39 040 2240-689
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
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