TWAS-UPM Scholarships 2017 for International Students in Malaysia
TWAS-UPM Scholarships 2021 for International Students in Malaysia

Postdoc Scholarships 

Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

2021 / 2022 Scholarships in Malaysia

TWAS-UPM Scholarships 2021

The World Academy of Science (TWAS) and University Putra Malaysia (UPM) are offering scholarships for young scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia). These scholarships are offered for those applicants who wish to pursue advanced research in the natural sciences at the University Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Selangor, Malaysia.

Fields of Study / Subjects

Applicants can choose these fields for Postdoc degree:

  • Agriculture Sciences
  • Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Biological Systems and Organisms
  • Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
  • Chemical Sciences
  • Engineering Sciences
  • Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physics

Other latest Scholarships in Malaysia are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Malaysia.

Numbers of Scholarships

Many numbers of awards are offered every year for developing countries

Duration of Scholarships

The duration is minimum period of six (6) months to a maximum period of twelve months

Scholarships Description / Details

  • A standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs such as:
  • Accommodation
  • Food

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for these scholarships must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants are nationals of a developing country (other than Malaysia)
  • Not have any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Malaysia or any developed country
  • Have a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences
  • No age limit
  • Apply for the scholarship within five (5) years of having obtained a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences
  • Regularly employed in a developing country (other than Malaysia) and hold a research assignment there
  • Provide an official Acceptance Letter. Requests for an acceptance letter mustbe directed to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, UPM (sgs@upm.my) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. The acceptance letter must come from the Dean of the UPM School of Graduate Studies only (and NOT from any Head of Department or supervisors at UPM).
  • In contacting the Dean of the UPM School of Graduate Studies, the applicants mustaccompany their request for an acceptance letter with copy of their latest CV, a short write-up of research proposal (maximum 3 pages), a copy of the PhD certificate and the transcripts of each degree qualification starting from the BSc
  • Provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English
  • Provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship
  • Not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship
  • Financially responsible for any accompanying family members
  • The language of instruction is English

How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

To Apply for this Scholarship:

  • Download form from official website
  • Submit the acceptance letter (issued by the Dean of the UPM School of Graduate Studies) to TWAS, without the acceptance letter, the application will notbe considered for selection
  • Reference letters must be on letter-headed paper, SIGNED and sent as attachments via e-mail to TWAS. The subject line must contain UPM/PDoc and the candidate’s surname. N.B. Only signed reference letters can be accepted. The letters can be submitted either by the referee or by the applicant directly. Applicants to the TWAS-UPM Postdoctoral Scholarship Program should send their application to TWAS only (by email)

Contact us:

  • 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
  • Dean, School of Graduate Studies
  • Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • 43400 UPM Serdang,
  • Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
  • Tel:  +603-8946 4201
  • Fax: +603-8946 4232
  • Email: sgs@upm.my

Last Date to Apply / Deadline: 15th September (Annual)

Official Website: Visit official website for further details

http://twas.org/opportunity/twas-upm-postdoctoral-fellowship-programme