TWAS-USM Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme in Malaysia
For young scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue advanced research in the natural sciences at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang, Malaysia.
· OPENING DATE OF THIS FELLOWSHIP: 15 April 2019
· CLOSING DATE OF THIS FELLOWSHIP: 15 July 2019
Programme Details
· TWAS-USM Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in the departments, institutions and laboratories of the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for a minimum period of twelve (12) months to a maximum period of two (2) years and are awarded to young scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) to enable them to pursue advanced research in the natural sciences.
· USM will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs, such as accommodation, food and health insurance.
· The award of the fellowship is subject to obtaining in due course a final offer letter of admission from USM. Upon receipt of the USM-TWAS award letter from TWAS, candidates will need to contact in due course the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) of USM to apply for the final offer letter. In case the application for the final offer letter of admission is not approved by USM, the award will become null and void.
· The language of instruction is English.
For more details, please refer to – TWAS-USM Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme