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IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2021 for Women in Least Developed Countries | Deadline: July 19, 2021
IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2021 for Women in Least Developed Countries | Deadline: July 19, 2021 -, Post a Comment
- Provider
- Various
- Host country
- Benin
- Deadline
- N/A
- Region
- Africa
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**Type:** Postdoctoral Fellowship
**Application deadline:** July 19, 2021
**Partner organization:** Islamic Development Bank
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Early-career female researchers from 21 least developed member countries of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) are entitled to a new postdoctoral fellowship offered by IsDB in partnership with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).
The fellowship, which has a duration period of 3-6 months, will support one awardee with research related to the United Nations [Sustainable Development Goals](https://sdgs.un.org/). In addition, it will provide the recipient with high-level training in areas relevant to sustainability science in the following fields:
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Education
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Climate Change
- Energy
- Sustainable cities
- Responsible growth
- Waste management
- Population growth
- Green chemistry
- Biodiversity
- Plastic pollution and Micro-plastics
- Water and hygiene
**The list of eligible applicant countries are as follows:** _Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina, Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, and Yemen._
_Photo credits: TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/TWAS.Science/photos/a.401627246515111/4312333172111146/)_
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Once chosen, the fellowship candidate will be tasked to select a host center from the [list of tenable developing countries](https://twas.org/developing-countries-south) based on her particular area of research. The said center should have a well-established track record and competency in their field of expertise. Moreover, the aptness of the candidate’s proposal shall be determined by TWAS.
The IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Skills Building in Sustainability Science for Women will offer a monthly allowance for the awardee based on the selected host country’s cost of living. This will cover accommodation, food, and health insurance.
In terms of travel expenses, the fellowship has allotted a round-trip air ticket of up to $1,000. Other incurred costs such as local transportation and airport transfers will be shouldered by the recipient.
Furthermore, the program will cover up to $2,565 in contribution for laboratory expenses for the awardee’s research.
During the period of their fellowship, the awarded female scholar must not take up other related assignments. She should also be prepared to present a research plan agreed upon by their host supervisor.
On another note, the awardee should also be financially responsible in the event that there are accompanying family members. Self-sufficiency in terms of visa application, health insurance, and housing in the host country is expected.
#### **Eligibility**
Applicants for the IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships is exclusive for **women up to 45 years of age only** and meet the following criteria:
- Hold a PhD degree in an area of science relevant to the research area of the Fellowship programme
- Has preferably 5 years of experience in the field of research after the PhD
- Host Institute must be in a [developing country from the list](https://twas.org/developing-countries-south)
- Provide an official acceptance letter from the Host Institute
- Be a national of and resident in an [IsDB LDMC](https://twas.org/islamic-development-bank-least-developed-member-countries) from the list provided
- Be employed at an institution in her home country
#### **Application Requirements**
- Applications must be submitted only online via this [Online Application Form link](https://onlineforms.twas.org/apply/159). Applications submitted by any other means will not be considered.
- Please ensure that your applications are duly accomplished since incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, review the [Application Guidelines](https://twas.org/sites/default/files/fellowship/application_guidelines_for_pdoc_2021.pdf) before finalizing your submission.
- No applications will be accepted after the deadline, so it is best to submit your electronic application as early as possible.
_For further details and inquiries, refer to the [IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme for Women Award webpage](https://twas.org/opportunity/isdb-twas-postdoctoral-fellowship-programme-women) or write to [isdb@twas.org](mailto:isdb@twas.org)._
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in Benin
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Editorial verification note
The call for applications is closed.
Last checked 5/8/2026
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2021 for Women in Least Developed Countries | Deadline: July 19, 2021?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Benin for the duration of the programme.
Is the IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2021 for Women in Least Developed Countries | Deadline: July 19, 2021 fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is N/A. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.