2025 TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Programme | Study in India
Are you a young scientist from a developing country looking to pursue a PhD in physical sciences? The TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2025 offers a valuable opportunity to study and conduct research in India at a prestigious institution—the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata.
Jointly administered by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the S.N. Bose Centre, this program is designed to support early-career researchers by providing advanced academic training, research opportunities, and partial financial support.
TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Overview
Host Institution: S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, India
Sponsor: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
Level: PhD/Postgraduate Research
Location: India
Funding: Partially Funded
Application Deadline: September 22, 2025
Eligibility: Citizens of developing countries (excluding India)
Gender: Open to all
Fields of Study: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Benefits of the TWAS-SN Bose Fellowship 2025
Monthly Stipend to cover living and food expenses (not convertible to foreign currency)
Free on-campus accommodation
Basic medical support through a Contributory Medical Scheme (limited to expenses in Kolkata only)
Access to world-class research facilities at S.N. Bose Centre
Note: The stipend does not cover full health insurance or support for family members.
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TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship (Eligibility Criteria)
To be eligible for the TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship, applicants must:
Be under 35 years old as of December 31, 2025
Hold citizenship of a developing country, excluding India
Not hold residency or visas for India or any developed country
Hold a Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics
Have completed at least 5 years of combined undergraduate and postgraduate study
Be accepted by a faculty member at S.N. Bose Centre as a PhD supervisor
Provide proof of English proficiency if prior education was not in English
Commit to returning to home country after fellowship completion
Not take on other assignments during the fellowship
Be financially responsible for any accompanying family
TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship (Selection Timeline)
Deadline to request Preliminary Acceptance Letter: August 16, 2025
Last date for S.N. Bose to issue Acceptance Letters: August 31, 2025
Final application submission to TWAS: September 22, 2025 (Midnight CEST)
Tip: Apply for the acceptance letter well in advance. Only letters dated in 2025 will be considered valid.
TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship (Required Documents)
You will need the following documents to apply:
Completed SNB Form (download from TWAS site)
Updated CV/Resume
Preliminary Acceptance Letter from an S.N. Bose faculty member
Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Scanned academic transcripts and degree certificates
Proof of intent to return to your home country
Downloadable resources:
How to Apply for TWAS-SN Bose Fellowship
Find a Supervisor at S.N. Bose National Centre by visiting Click Here
Email the Dean (Academic Programme) at
deanap@bose.res.inwith your CV and the completed SNB Form, requesting a Preliminary Acceptance Letter.Once accepted, submit your application online at the TWAS Online Portal.
Ensure all required documents are uploaded before September 22, 2025.
Applications without a valid Preliminary Acceptance Letter will not be considered.
Why Study in India with TWAS?
India is a growing hub for scientific innovation and research. The TWAS-SN Bose Fellowship gives you the chance to:
Gain exposure to top-tier research infrastructure
Collaborate with renowned scientists
Grow professionally in an international research environment
