TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
PhD fellowships at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata for scientists from developing countries, with a monthly stipend and free on-campus accommodation.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
India
Funding
Monthly stipend (not convertible to foreign currency) plus free on-campus accommodation. Health insurance is not included; fellows must buy their own.
Eligible applicants
Scientists under 35 from developing countries (not India) with an MSc in physical or natural sciences
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Overview
TWAS-SN Bose 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
Accommodation
Included
Health insurance
Not included
Monthly stipend (not convertible to foreign currency) plus free on-campus accommodation. Health insurance is not included; fellows must buy their own. 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
- 35 as of 31 December of the application year
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- MSc in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics with at least 5 years of combined undergraduate and postgraduate study
- 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
Nationals of developing countries other than India, aged 35 or under at 31 December, with an MSc in physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics and at least five years of combined study. An acceptance letter from the Centre is required.
Applicant profile
- Scientists under 35 from developing countries (not India) with an MSc in physical or natural sciences
Study route
- PhD study in India
Current-cycle criteria
- Nationals of developing countries other than India, aged 35 or under at 31 December, with an MSc in physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics and at least five years of combined study. An acceptance letter from the Centre is required.
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
- SNB form
- CV
- Acceptance letter
How to apply
- 1
Email the Dean with the SNB form, CV and request for an acceptance letter
- 2
Submit the application via the TWAS portal with the acceptance letter
Application timeline
Application cycle
Page says no call will open in 2026; the 2025 call closed 22 September 2025.
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.