TWAS-BIOTEC Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2021

Application Deadline: 30th July 2021

Eligible Countries: Developing Countries

To Be Taken At (Country): Thailand

Fields: 

01-Agricultural Sciences
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
05-Chemical Sciences

Type: Postdoctoral

Eligibility:  Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

• be nationals of a developing country (other than Thailand).
• must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Thailand or any developed country.
• hold a PhD degree in any of the following fields: molecular biology, molecular genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, protein crystallography, organic chemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related disciplines.
• apply for the fellowship within THREE years of having obtained a PhD degree in a fields of the natural sciences specified above.
• must not be more than 40 years old by the date of the submission of their application. NB. For instance, if an applicant turns 40 on 15 June, s/he should make sure not to submit the application later than 15 June.
• be regularly employed at a research and/or teaching institution in their home country where they must hold a research assignment.
• provide an official Acceptance Letter from BIOTEC. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the BIOTEC Research Support Division (e-mail rsd@biotec.or.th) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting BIOTEC, applicants must accompany their request for an Acceptance Letter with copy of their CV and a research proposal outline;
• provide evidence of proficiency in English, if the medium of instruction 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
• be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: BIOTEC will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs, such as accommodation and food.

Duration of Programme: Minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months

How to Apply: Apply Here

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