TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
PhD fellowships in biotechnology at Indian institutions for scientists from developing countries, with a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 plus HRA and TWAS-paid travel.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
India
Funding
DBT stipend of Rs. 37,000 plus HRA monthly for two years, then Rs. 42,000 plus HRA; health insurance Rs. 600 per month; contingency Rs. 50,000 per year. TWAS pays travel to and from the home country and initial visa fees.
Eligible applicants
Scientists under 35 from developing countries (not India) with a science or engineering Master's
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Overview
TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme is offered by TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) with host partner for PhD study in India. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly stipend
Included
Travel
Included
Health insurance
Included
Visa fees
Included
DBT stipend of Rs. 37,000 plus HRA monthly for two years, then Rs. 42,000 plus HRA; health insurance Rs. 600 per month; contingency Rs. 50,000 per year. TWAS pays travel to and from the home country and initial visa fees. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
International programme
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of developing countries other than India
- International eligibility
- Not open to nationals of the host country or to holders of residency visas for the host country or any developed country.
- AgeRequired
- Maximum 35 within the application year
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Master's or equivalent in science or engineering
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Proof of English proficiency if English was not the medium of education
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- India
Official eligibility summary
Citizens of developing countries other than India, aged 35 or under at 31 December, with a Master's in science or engineering and preliminary acceptance from an Indian biotechnology institution. Sandwich candidates must be registered for a PhD at home.
Applicant profile
- Scientists under 35 from developing countries (not India) with a science or engineering Master's
Study route
- PhD study in India
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens of developing countries other than India, aged 35 or under at 31 December, with a Master's in science or engineering and preliminary acceptance from an Indian biotechnology institution. Sandwich candidates must be registered for a PhD at home.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Preliminary acceptance letter
- Research proposal outline
- Reference letters
How to apply
- 1
Obtain preliminary acceptance from an Indian biotechnology institution
- 2
Apply via the TWAS portal
- 3
Sandwich applicants submit a signed registration and no-objection certificate
Application timeline
Application cycle
Page says no call will open in 2026; dates shown (15 December 2023 to 19 March 2024) are from the 2023-24 call.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) with host partner
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.