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COMSTECH and participating member institutions of the COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence (CCoE)
COMSTECH-Research Fellowships for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in OIC
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A research fellowship jointly offered by COMSTECH and CCoE member institutions, enabling young researchers in OIC countries to spend 6–12 months at a relevant centre of excellence to enhance research and development capacity.
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- profession young scientist, engineer
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- nationality least developed countries that are OIC members Exact current official rule
- institution employment by a research institution in an OIC country Exact current official rule
- degree M.S. or equivalent degree for graduate studies
- degree Ph.D. for post-graduate studies
- career stage involved in active research
- age maximum age 35; graduate studies Exact current official rule
- age maximum age 45; post-graduate studies Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- career stage at the beginning of their research career
- women scientists
- institution working in least developed OIC countries
- Fields of study
- Engineering, Natural sciences, STEM
What's covered Partial funding
- Funding type
- Partial funding
- Funding details
- COMSTECH pays international low-cost airfare; host institutions are expected to provide accommodation, subsistence, supervision and mentoring. Fellowships last six to twelve months, extendable on the host institution's recommendation.
- Duration
- 6-12 months
- Host institution
- Relevant centres of excellence among CCoE member research and higher-education institutions in OIC member states
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Complete the official fellowship application form. The form asks for your research/training objectives and fit statement (at least 200 words each), up to two preferred CCoE institutions, and a declaration. Required
- Prepare the supporting documents for submission. The COMSTECH page lists a valid passport scan, CV of no more than five pages, a supporting statement from the Head of the Home Institution, two reference letters from senior scientists (the Head cannot be a referee), and M.S./Ph.D. degrees and relevant transcripts. The application form also specifies a degree/transcript scan, one recommendation letter from the current or most recent institution, a passport scan, and a detailed recent CV with a picture; these reference-letter and CV instructions differ between the page and form. Required
- Email the completed application form and supporting documents to either listed COMSTECH address. Required
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Application cycle
- Rolling applications
- Notes
- Applications can only be submitted by email to COMSTECH Headquarters, Islamabad, Pakistan, using the application form linked on the official page, with a scanned passport, CV (maximum five pages), a supporting statement from the head of the home institution, two reference letters and degree transcripts.
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