Scholarship
TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship (Brazil)
This program provides full-time postgraduate fellowships to young scientists from developing countries who wish to pursue research towards a PhD at host institutes in Brazil. It aims to build scientific capacity in developing nations through international research collaboration.
About this scholarship
TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship (Brazil) is offered by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) for study in Brazil at phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend to cover living costs and research expenses, provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend to cover living costs and research expenses. 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 Agricultural Sciences, Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biological Systems and Organisms, Medical and Health Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physics. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries excluding Brazil.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and be a national of a developing country other than Brazil.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-08-06. 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
Agricultural Sciences, Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biological Systems and Organisms, Medical and Health Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physics
Nationality requirements
Developing countries excluding Brazil
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 Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)
- Study destination
- Brazil
- Eligible applicant countries
- Developing countries
- Award
- Monthly stipend to cover living costs and research expenses
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Agricultural Sciences, Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biological Systems and Organisms, Medical and Health Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physics
- Nationality
- Developing countries excluding Brazil
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-08-06
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23