TWAS-USM Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, Malaysia

Description
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 three 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 and food. The language of instruction is English.

Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

• be nationals of a developing country (other than Malaysia);
• hold a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences;
• apply for the fellowship within five years of having obtained a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences;
• be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Malaysia) and hold a research assignment there;
• provide an official Acceptance Letter from a department, laboratory or institute at USM (see sample Acceptance Letter in the application form). Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Dean, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, USM (Prof. Roshada Hashim: by e-mail twasusm@gmail.com) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor.  In contacting Prof. Hashim applicants must accompany their request for an Acceptance Letter with copy of their latest CV and a short write-up of research proposal (maximum 3 pages);
• provide evidence of proficiency in English;
• be financially responsible for any accompanying family member.

Application Procedure

• Applicants should submit the acceptance letter from a USM department/laboratory to TWAS and USM when applying or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection.
• Reference letters: Referees must send signed letters as attachment via e-mail directly to TWAS and USM. The subject line must contain: USM/ PDoc/the candidate’s surname.  Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed envelopes. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.
• Applicants to the TWAS-USM Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme should send their application to TWAS and USM (by post, fax or email). 
• PDoc  Application Form  and PDoc PDoc Application Guidelines

Submission Deadline
The deadline for receipt of applications is 15 September of each year.

Website Link
http://twas.ictp.it/prog/exchange/fells/fells-pdoc/usm-pdoc