TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship

TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowships are available in one of the following fields for a minimum of six months to a maximum of twelve months in the departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP): High energy physics (both theoretical and experimental), quantum information, atomic physics and spectroscopy, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), modeling, simulation, and computing, astrophysics and cosmology, vacuum science and technology (vacuum standards, vacuum coating, and material), additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence are among the topics covered in Plasma Physics, High Energy Physics, and Applications of Ion Beam Techniques using Tandem Accelerator (5MV).

A monthly stipend from NCP is provided; this should be used to pay for necessities including food, housing, and health insurance. There will be no foreign exchange rate conversion for the monthly stipend.English is the medium of instruction.

Fellowship Information

Aims and Benefits

NCP will provide a monthly stipend, which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation, and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.

Requirements / Qualification

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

• Be permanent residents in a developing country (other than Pakistan);
• Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
• Hold a PhD degree in a field of 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 Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;
• Provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor.
• Provide an official acceptance letter from NCP. Requests for acceptance must be sent to the General Manager (GM) of the Collaboration & Academic Activities Directorate (CAAD) (caad@ncp.edu.pk) who will facilitate the assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting the GM, CAAD, applicants must accompany their request for an acceptance letter with a copy of their CV and a research proposal outline. See the sample preliminary acceptance letter that can be downloaded below or included in the online application form.
• Provide evidence of proficiency in English if medium of education 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.

Documents Required for Application

Downloadable documents 

Online Forms Tutorial

Sample acceptance letter (PDF)

Sample acceptance letter (Word)

How to Apply

For more details, visit TWAS website