The TWAS-USM Fellowships is for scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue advanced research in natural sciences.
Programme Details
- TWAS-USM Visiting Researchers Fellowships in natural sciences are tenable for a minimum period of one month to a maximum of three months at a school/department of the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
- USM will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs, such as accommodation and food. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
- The language of instruction is English.
Eligibility
Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
- Be a maximum age of 55 years on 31 December of the application year.
- 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 and a regular research assignment with at least five years of postdoctoral research experience.
- Provide an official Preliminary Acceptance Letter from the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), USM to TWAS.
- Provide evidence of proficiency in English.
- Be financially responsible for any accompanying family member.
The deadline for receipt of applications to TWAS is 15 September of each year.
For further details and application please visit the TWAS-USM Fellowships for Visiting Researchers in Malaysia page.
