CUI and UNESCO-TWAS Sign MoU for Fellowship Program

• Wednesday, October 22, 2025

• CUI

• International Office

CUI and UNESCO-TWAS Sign MoU for Fellowship Program

An online signing ceremony was held between COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) and UNESCO–The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to formalize the CUI–TWAS Fellowship Program, aimed at promoting collaborative research and academic excellence in science and technology.

Dr. Hammad Omer (T.I.), Head, International Office, and Mr. Kashif Masood, Deputy Registrar / Focal person CUI-TWAS fellowship program (International Office), represented CUI during the ceremony, while Prof. Marcelo Knobel, Executive Director, TWAS, represented UNESCO–TWAS.

The ceremony commenced with welcoming remarks by Dr. Hammad Omer, who extended his gratitude to all participants and highlighted the significance of the partnership in advancing scientific cooperation among developing countries. He informed the participants that Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar, Rector CUI, was unable to join the meeting because of some urgent matter, and subsequently read out the Rector’s message, emphasizing CUI’s continued commitment to international collaboration and research excellence.

Following this, Prof. Marcelo Knobel shared a brief history of TWAS, noting that it was founded upon the vision of Pakistan’s Nobel Laureate, Professor Abdus Salam, to support scientific advancement in the developing world. He expressed his appreciation to the teams at CUI and TWAS for their efforts in making the fellowship program a reality.

The ceremony concluded with the formal signing of the agreement and a vote of thanks, marking another milestone in CUI’s journey toward strengthening global academic partnerships and fostering research opportunities for international scholars.

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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

• Wednesday, September 17, 2025

• CUI

• International Office

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Description:

To encourage top international postgraduate research students to pursue doctoral studies in Hong Kong, a Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) was established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council in 2009. The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$28,100 and a travel allowance for conferences and research of HK$14,000 per year for the awardees for a maximum of three years. 400 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2025/26 academic year.

Grants: The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$340,800 (approximately US$43,690) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,200 (approximately US$1,820) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. 400 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2026/27 academic year*. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. For details, please contact the universities concerned directly.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight universities, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

• City University of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Lingnan University
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The Education University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• The University of Hong Kong

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Selection Panel:

Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the following two Selection Panels comprising experts in the relevant board areas:

• Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology
• Humanities, Social Sciences and Business Studies

Selection Criteria: While candidates' academic excellence is of primary importance, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:

• Academic excellence.
• Research ability and potential.
• Communication and interpersonal skills; and Leadership

Deadline:               1 December 2025 at Hong Kong Time 12:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired universities.

Online Apply:      https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html

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COMSATS-TÜBITAK Call for Expressions of Interest – Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2025)

• Friday, June 27, 2025

• CUI

• International Office

COMSATS-TÜBITAK Call for Expressions of Interest – Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2025) View Details

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TAIWAN NGO Fellowship Program 2025 (Fully Funded)

• Thursday, April 17, 2025

• CUI

• International Office

TAIWAN NGO Fellowship Program 2025 (Fully Funded)

Introduction:

To all the passionate professionals seeking a fellowship abroad, we are here with an exciting fellowship opportunity in Taiwan that you should not miss out on. Applications are open to apply for the NGO Fellowship Program 2025 that will take place in Taipei, Taiwan from October 13 – Nov 7, 2025.

The Taiwan Alliance in International Development (Taiwan AID) is seeking applications from NGO professionals working on Community development, Education, Gender, Medical science, Education, Environment, Social Welfare, Media, and Information technology outstanding applicants in other fields may also apply.

Program Coverage:

Taiwan Alliance in International Development (Taiwan AID) covers all the expenses of the selected applicants the coverage includes:

• Air travel expense
• Meals during the program
• Lodging costs
• Local Transportation

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants fulfilling the following criteria are eligible for the Taiwan NGO fellowship:

• NGO members belonging to one of the above eligible countries
• Applicants Aged 25-40 years old are invited to apply
• Proficiency in the English language both (written/oral)
• Working in the areas of Gender, Human rights, Media & Information Technology, Medical services, Social Welfare, Education and community development

Application Deadline: June 1st, 2025

Apply for the 2025 Taiwan NGO Fellowship?

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Woods Hole Summer Student Fellowship 2025 in the USA

• Monday, December 23, 2024

• CUI

• International Office

 

Woods Hole Summer Student Fellowship 2025 in the USA

Description:

Wood Hole Summer Student Fellowship 2025 in the USA is an excellent opportunity for students to work on a project that will provide meaningful results in future endeavors. The Science Department of WHOI and the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center of the U.S. This fully-funded fellowship will provide the participants with an opportunity to join seminars and an ocean sampling cruise onboarding, focused on data collection and sampling techniques associated with the advanced oceanographic instruments and technology.

Course Level:                                 Summer Student Fellowship

Grants: Weekly stipend of $ 680.

• Additional support is available to help cover the cost of round-trip travel to Woods Hole, with a travel allowance of $700
• Housing accommodation.
• Exposure to the fundamentals of ocean sciences and engineering
• Familiarity with the advanced techniques of oceanography.

Eligibility criteria:   Undergraduate students who completed their junior year at universities or colleges are eligible.

• You should not have completed your graduation.
• Students in science or engineering fields, such as biology, chemistry, geology, geophysics, mathematics, meteorology, physics, oceanography, engineering, and marine policy, are given preference, though other related fields may also be considered.
• Students, associated with the groups that are underrepresented in ocean sciences are encouraged to apply.
• Students must be interested in ocean sciences, marine policy, or oceanographic engineering.

How to apply:   Students must apply through the official website.

• Ensure to fill up the required fields in the application form.
• Review all the details before submitting. 
• Complete your application form carefully.

Deadline: 5^th February 2025

Official Website:   https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/undergraduate-programs/summer-student-fellowship/ssf-program-overview/

Online Apply:  https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/undergraduate-programs/summer-student-fellowship/ssf-admissions/

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