TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025, India (Fully Funded)

The TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme applications are open for 2025. This fellowship is a fully funded initiative aimed at postdoctoral researchers from developing countries (excluding India) who wish to pursue advanced research in the physical sciences.

This prestigious fellowship is a collaborative effort between TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) and the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, India. It supports talented scientists working in fields such as physics, mathematical sciences, and chemical sciences, offering them the opportunity to engage with top-tier research facilities and mentorship in India.

The program is merit-based and targets those with a PhD degree seeking to enhance their scientific capacity in a stimulating research environment.

Key Details and Dates

Scholarship Name: TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025
Organizer/Funding Body: TWAS & S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
Host Institution: S.N. Bose National Centre, Kolkata, India
Study Level: Postdoctoral
Field of Study: Physics, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences
Study Location: Kolkata, India
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: 22 September 2025 (midnight CEST)
Fellowship Opening Date: 9 April 2025
Deadline for Preliminary Acceptance Letter Request: 16 August 2025
Last Date of Acceptance Letter Issuance: 31 August 2025
Eligible Countries: Developing countries (excluding India)
Eligible Gender: Male/Female
Target Group: Postdoctoral researchers
Duration: 6 to 12 months
Medium of Instruction: English

Benefits

The TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship offers the following benefits and financial aid for the fellows:

Monthly stipend (non-convertible to foreign currency) for living expenses and meals
On-campus accommodation in lieu of HRA
Partial medical reimbursement (Kolkata only)
Access to advanced research facilities
Mentorship and supervision by experienced researchers

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be under 45 years old by 31 December 2025
Be nationals of a developing country other than India
Applicants must not hold any temporary or permanent residency visa for India or developed countries
Be employed in a research position in a developing country (excluding India)
Hold a PhD in physics, mathematics, physical chemistry, or life sciences
Obtain a preliminary acceptance letter from a supervisor at the S.N. Bose Centre
Show proof of English proficiency (if prior education was not in English)
Commit to returning to their home country after the fellowship
Not take up other assignments during the fellowship
Cover expenses for any accompanying family members

Required Documents

Following is the list of application supporting documents:

Updated CV or Resume
Research proposal outline
Preliminary acceptance letter from S.N. Bose Centre
Proof of PhD degree
Evidence of English proficiency (if applicable)
Commitment to return to home country
Copy of valid passport
Additional documents as specified by the TWAS online application portal

How to Apply?

Visit the TWAS online portal.

Contact a potential supervisor at the S.N. Bose Centre and request a preliminary acceptance letter by emailing your CV and research proposal to:
- Email: deanap@bose.res.in
- Fax: (+91) 33 2335 3477

After obtaining the letter, complete the online application form.
Upload all required documents.
Apply by 22 September 2025 (midnight CEST).
Refer to tutorials and sample documents available on the portal for guidance.

Notes:

Application Limit: Applicants can only apply for one programme per calendar year from the TWAS and OWSD portfolios.
Not Eligible for Multiple Visits: If selected, applicants cannot participate in any other TWAS Visiting Professor programs in the same year.
Exception: Heads of institutions who invite scholars under the TWAS Visiting Professor program may apply for another TWAS program in the same year.

List of Tutorials and Sample Documents

Official Website

For further details and information, please visit the official TWAS Website.

Contact Details

TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Tel: +39 040 2240 314
Email: fellowships@twas.org

S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
Dean (Academic Programme)
JD Block, Sector 3, Salt Lake City
Kolkata 700106, India
Tel: +91 33 2335 5705/6/7/8
Email: deanap@bose.res.in, studentsprogramme@bose.res.in