OIC-COMSTECH offers research fellowships to scientists from the OIC's Least Developed Member Countries — doctoral fellowships for M.Sc. holders and post-doctoral fellowships for PhD holders — in natural sciences and engineering. The fellowship places you at a research institution for 6–12 months; COMSTECH covers the international airfare. The call is open all year round, and you apply by email with a research proposal at least 6 months before you intend to start.
Why it is notable: a genuinely always-open research fellowship with no portal and no deadline — applications go by plain email to the COMSTECH secretariat, so it never appears on scholarship aggregators' deadline lists.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
International airfare to the host research institution (COMSTECH's stated support)
Research placement of 6 to 12 months at a host institution
"This fellowship is offered for doctoral research (M.Sc. holders) and post-doctoral research (PhD holders) in natural sciences and engineering."
Who can apply
researchers and scientists from OIC Least Developed Member Countries
Experience
research track record expected — a PhD is required for post-doctoral fellowships and an M.Sc. for doctoral fellowships, plus a research proposal
Language Certificate
not specified — confirm with COMSTECH for the host institution
Other Certificates
M.Sc. degree (doctoral fellowship) or PhD degree (post-doctoral fellowship); research proposal in the eligible fields
Age Limit
No Age Limit
Check your eligibility
Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
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Country checker
researchers from OIC Least Developed Member Countries only — the fellowship is a capacity-building instrument for OIC LDCs
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Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
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Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
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Language
not specified on the official page — confirm with COMSTECH for the host institution
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Qualification
M.Sc. required for doctoral fellowships; PhD required for post-doctoral fellowships
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Documents
application form, CV, research proposal, degree certificates, passport — emailed with the exact subject line
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Field
research must be in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Science Engineering
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Timing
apply at least 6 months before the intended commencement — the call is open all year
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Fee
no application fee at any stage
Document checklist
01Completed application form (downloaded from the official page)
02CV with research track record
03Research proposal in an eligible field
04Degree certificates (M.Sc. or PhD)
05Valid passport
06Any additional documents requested on the form
Application fee
No fee — completely free
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: depends on the host country arranged — COMSTECH confirms the host institution; the fellow applies for the appropriate research/visit visa at that country's embassy
Application Procedure
10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Confirm you are a researcher/scientist from an
OIC Least Developed Member Country with an M.Sc. (doctoral fellowship) or PhD (post-doctoral fellowship).
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Prepare a research proposal in one of
the eligible fields (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Science Engineering).
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Download the application form from the official
COMSTECH fellowship page.
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Completed application form (downloaded from the official
page)
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Apply at least 6 months before the
fellowship is intended to commence — the call is open all around the year.
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Email the completed form
CV, research proposal and supporting documents to comstech@comstech.org with the subject line "COMSTECH Research Fellowship for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)"; a hard copy may also be posted to the Islamabad secretari
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CV with research track record
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Research proposal in an eligible field
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Degree certificates (M.Sc. or PhD)
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Valid passport
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official research institutions in OIC member countries platform.
Who can apply for the COMSTECH Research Fellowship for LDCs? A: Researchers and scientists from OIC Least Developed Member Countries — M.Sc. holders for doctoral fellowships, PhD holders for post-doctWhat fields are covered? A: Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science).What does COMSTECH support? A: Per the official FAQ, support is limited to airfare — the fellowship is a research placement, not a cash grant.How long is the fellowship? A: 6 to 12 months.Is there a deadline? A: No — the call is open all around the year; apply at least 6 months before you intend to start.How do I apply? A: Download the form from the official page and email it to comstech@comstech.org with the subject line "COMSTECH Research Fellowship for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)".Who do I contact? A: khazima@comstech.org (Program Manager, External Relations & Media) or the general secretariat at comstech@comstech.org.
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