TWAS PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships for Researchers from Developing Countries
The essentials at a glance
Who can apply?
Moroccan candidates may apply. Level: PhD, Postdoctorate. Field: Science & engineering, All fields.
What is the funding?
Fully funded.
What is the deadline?
Applications for this edition are closed (deadline: 30 September 2026).
How to apply?
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What is it? Summary of the opportunity
TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) offers one of the largest South-South research fellowship programs for early-career researchers. This scheme provides high-level academic experience in premier scientific institutions worldwide. Candidates can choose between PhD or postdoctoral fellowships depending on their background.
For Moroccan students, these fellowships represent a major opportunity to access international laboratories and centers of excellence. The program supports scientific mobility and capacity building in developing countries.
Applications are made exclusively online via the official TWAS portal. It is strongly recommended to obtain a preliminary acceptance letter from the intended host institution prior to submitting the application, as soon as the calls for applications specific to each program open.
Eligibility conditions: who can apply?
| Required degree | Open to early-career researchers for PhD or postdoctoral research. |
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| Nationality | Open to Moroccan applicants |
| Field | Science & engineering, All fields |
The fellowships are aimed at researchers and students from developing countries.
- Be an early-career researcher
- Hold a preliminary acceptance letter from the host institution
- Respect the limit of a single application per year within the TWAS and OWSD portfolio
Benefits and funding: what is covered?
The program generally covers the following aspects depending on partner agreements:
- Living allowance to cover maintenance costs
- Research and training expenses
- Access to leading scientific infrastructure
Required documents: what to prepare?
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How to apply? The steps to follow
- Identify the program. Check the various PhD or postdoctoral fellowship options on the official TWAS website.
- Obtain acceptance. Contact a host institution to obtain a preliminary acceptance letter as early as possible.
- Submit your application. File your complete application exclusively via the TWAS online portal as soon as the call opens.
Applications must be submitted exclusively via the official online TWAS portal.
Key dates: what is the deadline?
| Submission deadline | Closed on 30/09/2026 |
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Source and verification: where does the information come from?
This page is an automatic translation of the French text; in case of doubt, the French text and the organisation's official page prevail.
- TWAS - The World Academy of Sciences (Fellowships Doctorat & Postdoc) - official page (main source)