Scholarship
TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship (Brazil)
This fellowship program allows young scientists from developing countries to pursue PhD research in the natural sciences at host institutions in Brazil. It is a collaboration between TWAS and the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).
About this scholarship
TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship (Brazil) is offered by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and CNPq for study in Brazil at phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend + research support, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend + research support. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Natural Sciences. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries.
Eligibility
Young scientists from developing countries who hold a Master's degree in a field of natural sciences.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Natural Sciences
Nationality requirements
Developing countries
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and CNPq
- Study destination
- Brazil
- Award
- Monthly stipend + research support
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Natural Sciences
- Nationality
- Developing countries
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21