This tutorial presentation aims to facilitate interested students to apply for TWAS-CNPq postgraduate Fellowship in Brazil.

1. Applying for TWAS Fellowship
(TWAS-CNPq)
Procedure and Guidelines
Sajjad Ullah, PhD (Brazil)
January 2019
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2. Why Research ?
Quality of
Life
Identifying Problems
Understanding Facts
Finding Solutions
Social aspects
Skill Development
Critical Thinking
Social Recognition
Sense of accomplishment
Personal aspects

3. General Information about TWAS
www.twas.org
THE WORLD ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
for the advancement of science in developing countries

4. Go to: www.twas.org for a list of available fellowships for different countries
http://twas.org/opportunities/fellowshipsDirect link:

5. http://twas.org/opportunities/fellowships

6. 1- TWAS-CNPQ Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (BRAZIL)
2- CAS-TWAS President’s PhD Fellowship Programme (CHINA)
3- TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (INDIA)
4- TWAS-USM Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (MALAYSIA)
5- TWAS-CEMB Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (PAKISTAN)
Available Fellowships
http://twas.org/opportunities/fellowships/phd

7. CAS-TWAS President’s PhD Fellowship Programme (CHINA)
Benefits:
7000-8000 RMB (per Month)
Return air-ticket
http://twas.org/opportunity/cas-twas-presidents-phd-fellowship-programme
http://www.fellowship.cas.cn/dms/aonline/1958.jhtmlApply Online:
200 Fellowships

8. Applicants must:
• Age limit: 35 years;
• Not take up other assignments during the period of his/her fellowship;
• Not hold Chinese citizenship;
• Hold a master degree before 1 September, 2019.
• Shall return to his/her home country on completion of PhD
• Provide proof of knowledge of English or Chinese language.
• Provide Physical Fitness Certificate
General conditions for applicants (CAS-TWAS)
https://twas.org/opportunity/cas-twas-presidents-phd-fellowship-programme

9. Application Procedure
1. Find a potential supervisor
http://english.ucas.ac.cn/index.php/admission/international-students/application-for-admission
2. Submit application form online via the online
system of UCAS/USTC
3. Contact your supervisor and referees to send the
following to UCAS/USTC
- Supervisor's Comment Page
- REFEREES: reference letters

10. http://twas.org/opportunity/twas-cnpq-postgraduate-fellowship-programme
TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
(Brazil)
The CNPq-TWAS Program offers:
30 Sandwich PhD fellowships
20 full time PhD fellowships
10 Post-Doc fellowships
Benefits:
2200 BRL (stipend per Month)
394 BRL (Bench Fee)
Return air-ticket

11. Eligibility Criteria (TWAS-CNPq Brazil)
 Age limit: None
 Master Degree in Natural Sciences. (M.Phil is considered as M.Sc)
 Nationality of a developing country other than Brazil.
 Official Acceptance Letter from the host institution ( sample available
here http://www.cnpq.br/web/guest/chamadas-publicas)
 English proficiency certificate (obtain it from Admin Block UPESH@50 RS)
 Curriculum Vitae (CV) on CNPq’s Lattes Platform (I will help with that!)
 Research Plan 

12. 2 Reference Letters
TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (Brazil)

But Why BRAZIL?

13. What do foreigners think about Brazil
But there is much more to know about Brazil!

14. 10/2015
01/2016
SIRIUS: the 3 GeV Modern Brazilian Synchotron Light Source
 Most advanced 4th genertaion electron
accelerators
 Thirteen beamlines
 New Reserach perspectives: (Material
science, nanotechnolgy, biotechnolgy,
physics, environmental sciences, among
others)
http://lnls.cnpem.br/sirius-new-brazilian-synchrotron-light-source/

15. BRICK vs. G7
BRAZIL
RUSSIA
INDIA
CHINA
KOREA (south)
Vs.
G7
US, Canada, France,
Germany, Italy, Japan, UN
1973: 2/3 of 40,000 publication came from G7 countries
2016: >1/2 of 1.75 million came from G7 block
BRICK has dramatically changed the global economy
and research landscape
Adams, et al., B. Building BRICKS, exploring the global research and innovation impact of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Korea; Thomson Reuters, February,
2013/ http://sciencewatch.com/sites/sw/files/sw-article/media/grr-brick.pdf) .

16. Education
• Brazil spends 6.3% of GDP on education
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Pakistan
India
Italy
Germany
Portugal
US
France
UK
Brazil
% GDP on Education
UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/

17. Number of papers published by
Brazilian scientists
2014: 40, 500 papers
1981: 2,000 papers
2.74 % of
global publication
2009 to 2013: Brazil
ranked 13th in the
number of published
papers
http://www.fapesp.br/eventos/2014/01/Excellence/excellence-inhigher-ed-chbc20140122.pdf

18. 2015 = 16,700 PhD
degrees awarded
45000 < master degrees
awarded
The number of PhD
Programs:
1970 = 200
2015 = 2,000
Education
Source: Geocapes - CAPES, Ministry of Education of Brazil (http://geocapes.capes.gov.br) .
One of the main reasons for such large growth is the
establishment of a national program of graduate studies.

19. 5 Region of Brazil

20. • Brazilian culture is greatly influenced by Africans, Germans, Italians,
Polish, Spanish, Japanese and Arabians cultures
• Brazilian culture is known for its hospitality, openness and colorful
and rhythmic events such as Carnival.
• Brazilian people are always friendly, receptive and cheerful. Smiles go
a long way.
• Cities in Brazil are vibrant and exciting with a unique music.
• Brazilian love foreigners and treat them as equal

21. Food

22. Why Brazil?
 Rapidly advancing in Science (6.3% GDP)
 Very Unique Culture
 Noble and Receptive People
 Natural Beauty at top
 Good Life standard
 Happy lot

23. Applying
to
TWAS-CNPq Scholarships

24. Complete Procedure for Application
1. Ask a Professor for Acceptance Letter and Project
2. Register you CV at http://lattes.cnpq.br/
3. Apply online at CNPq website (28th July Deadline)
4. Results announcement (15th December)
TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (Brazil)

25. Part-I
Ask a Professor for Acceptance
Letter & Project
The rate determining step!

26. Things to decide before you start!
Part-I: Ask a Professor for Acceptance Letter & Project
Choosing an area/field
your future career will be what you opt today
Read scientific research articles to discover the current trend
Find an institution
Search online for the best universities of the country you wish to do a PhD in
For TWAS-CNPq Fellowship, a list* of recommended Universities is available
Choose a Professor (your Potential Supervisor)
Check Profiles/CVs/Research outline of different professors
Write him/her an email
* Web link: http://www.cnpq.br/web/guest/chamadas-publicas)

27. Universities
• University of São Paulo (USP)
• State University of Campinas (Unicamp)
• Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
• State University of Sao Paulo (UNESP)
• University of Brasilia (UniB)
• Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)
• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
• Univ Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
• Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar)

28. Writing an email to Professor...
 Introduce yourself briefly
 Mention your last qualification/degree/research title
 Put your interest clearly (purpose/research interest).
 Keep the email concise, to the point but impressive (no lengthy explanations!)
 Attach only your CV (no extra documents at this stage!)
 Mention all your expertise in your CV
 One email at a time (don't send him again and again)
 “I hope you will be fine”
 “my email find you at your good health”
How should you write an email?

29. Subject: Admission to PhD under TWAS-CNPq fellowship programme Brazil
Dear Prof. Hazel Grace
I would like to introduce myself as Sajjad Ullah. I have recently got my master
degree in chemistry from University of Peshawar, Pakistan. I completed my thesis
work in material science entitled “Development of nanosized photocatalysts based
on TiO2 for application in photocatalysis”.
On visiting the web page of your research group and reading some of your
research articles, I found your research area of interest to me. I would, therefore,
like to do my PhD in your supervision under TWAS-CNPq Fellowship Programme.
During my PhD, I would like to develop visible light driven photocatalysts for
advance applications.
Based on my skills and research experience, I am confident that I can be a good
addition to your group. If you have a PhD position in your group, kindly let me
know. I will be glad to be part of your team.
Yours Sincerely,
Sajjad Ullah

30. Part-II
Registering your CV on CNPq
website
http://lattes.cnpq.br/

31. Part-II: Registering your CV on CNPq website
http://lattes.cnpq.br/

32. TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (Brazil)

34. TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (Brazil)

35. TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (Brazil)

37. TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (Brazil)

38. Part-III
Applying online
http://carloschagas.cnpq.br/

39. Applying Online
1- Go to: www.cnpq.br
2- Click Platafroma Carlos Chagas
TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme (Brazil)

40. http://carloschagas.cnpq.br/english/index.htmlDirect Link (English)

41. Click here

42. The same ID and password that
were used during creation of your CV

44. In the Online application form, you would need to upload :
1. Your CV
2. Project
3. Acceptance Letter
4. Academic Degrees
5. Academic Transcripts
6. Two Recommendation Letters
7. A copy of your passport (Front page with photo and details)
Note: Maximum file size is 500Kb and the recommended format is pdf

45. File Size 500Kb in pdf fomat

46. That’s all!

47. Wait for the Results!
Well, it seems Long and Tiresome
But
The ADVANTAGES are far bigger and soothing!

Boa Sorte!
(Good Luck!)