The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023. When submitting their application, or at the latest by the deadline, applicants must include an acceptance letter from NCP.
The TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs 2023 is now accepting applications. Young researchers from developing nations (other than Pakistan) who want to conduct postdoctoral physical science research in the departments and labs of the National Centre for Physics (NCP) in Islamabad are eligible for the fellowship. Deadline for applications: May 31, 2023
TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs are available in one of the following fields for a minimum of six months and a maximum of twelve months in the departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP): Atomic physics and spectroscopy, Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), Applications of Ion Beam Techniques Using Tandem Accelerator (5MV), Modeling, Simulation, and Computing, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Vacuum Science and Technology (Vacuum Standards, Vacuum Coating, and Materials), Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing, and Artificial Intelligence are some of the fields covered by this study.
A monthly stipend from NCP should be used to pay for necessities like food, housing, and health insurance. There will be no currency exchange for the monthly stipend. English is used as the language of instruction.
Candidates for these fellowships must fulfil the requirements listed below: hold a visa for temporary or permanent residence in Pakistan or any developed country; be permanent residents of a developing nation (other than Pakistan); possess a PhD in a natural science field; 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 Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there; provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor; and provide an official acceptance letter from NCP.
The General Manager (GM) of the Collaboration & Academic Activities Directorate (CAAD) (caad@ncp.edu.pk), who will facilitate the assignment of a host supervisor, must receive requests for acceptance.
Applicants must submit a copy of their CV and a rough draught of their research proposal along with their request for an acceptance letter when speaking with the GM, CAAD.
Provide proof of English language proficiency if English was not the primary language of instruction; show that the applicant will return to her/his country of origin after the fellowship has ended; and promise not to accept any other assignments during the fellowship’s duration and be financially responsible for the support of any accompanying family members.
The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023. When submitting their application, or at the latest by the deadline, applicants must include an acceptance letter from NCP.
The application won’t be taken into consideration for selection if preliminary acceptance isn’t given. Only through the online portal may applications for the TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Program be submitted to TWAS.
In that year, applicants are ineligible to participate in the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes at any other institution.
One exception: The institution’s head may still apply for another programme even if he or she invites an outside scholar to share their expertise as part of the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes.