The TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025/2026 offers an exceptional opportunity for researchers from developing countries to strengthen their expertise in the physical sciences. Hosted at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, India, the programme provides access to advanced facilities, expert mentorship, and a dynamic research community. It is designed to enable scholars to expand their academic experience, explore new areas of inquiry, and collaborate with leading scientists in India.
This initiative is jointly organised by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the S.N. Bose Centre, with the primary goal of promoting global scientific exchange and capacity-building in developing nations. By supporting young researchers, the fellowship aims to enhance innovation, strengthen research networks, and ensure that fellows return to their home institutions equipped with advanced skills and knowledge, thereby contributing meaningfully to scientific growth.
Key Details
- Host Institution: S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, India
- Duration: 6 to 12 months
- Deadline: 22 September 2025
- Funding: Fully funded
Research Fields
The fellowship spans a wide range of physical sciences, including but not limited to:
- Experimental & Theoretical Physics
- Spectroscopy
- Ultrafast processes
- Nanomaterials
- Condensed matter
- Superconductivity
- Magnetism
- Quantum many-body physics
- Theoretical & Mathematical Physics
- Quantum field theory
- Quantum gravity
- Statistical physics
- Complex networks
- Quantum optics
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Cosmology
- Relativistic astrophysics
- Astrochemistry
Financial Support
- Monthly stipend for living expenses and food (non-convertible to foreign currency)
- On-campus accommodation provided
- Important: Fellows are responsible for arranging their own comprehensive health insurance. The Centre only offers partial reimbursement for medical expenses incurred in Kolkata.
Eligibility Criteria for the TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Be aged 45 or below as of 31 December 2025
- Be a national of a developing country (excluding India)
- Not holding permanent/temporary residency in India or any developed country
- Hold a PhD in physics, mathematics, physical chemistry, or a related life sciences field
- Be employed in a research assignment in a developing country (excluding India)
- Secure a preliminary acceptance letter from S.N. Bose Centre (by contacting a supervisor and the Dean at deanap@bose.res.in)
- Provide proof of English proficiency if prior education was not in English
- Commit to returning to their home country after the fellowship
Application Process
- Find a Supervisor: Identify and contact a research supervisor at the S.N. Bose Centre.
- Get Acceptance: Submit your CV and research proposal outline to obtain a preliminary acceptance letter from the Dean’s office.
- Apply Online: Complete your application through the TWAS online portal (acceptance letter required).
- Note: Candidates may apply for only one TWAS/OWSD programme per calendar year.
Crucial Requirement
Applications without a preliminary acceptance letter from the S.N. Bose Centre will not be considered.
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