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NAM S&T Centre UM Malang Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Joint NAM S&T Centre – UM Malang Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a funded international postdoctoral research fellowship jointly offered by the Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre), New Delhi, and Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), Indonesia. Open to scientists, researchers, and academicians from NAM S&T Centre Member Countries aged up to 45, the fellowship runs for up to 12 weeks and provides a monthly allowance of IDR 15 million (approximately USD 900) alongside a round-trip economy-class air ticket. Up to five fellowships are awarded annually.
Program Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opportunity Type | Funded International Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship |
| Organising Body | NAM S&T Centre, New Delhi, India in collaboration with Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), Indonesia |
| Mode | Offline |
| Duration | Up to 12 Weeks (extendable upon mutual consultation) |
| Location | Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia |
| Number of Fellowships | Up to 5 annually |
About the Program
The Joint NAM S&T Centre – UM Malang Post-Doctoral Fellowship advances South-South Cooperation in Science and Technology by enabling early-career postdoctoral researchers from developing countries to affiliate with Universitas Negeri Malang across disciplines spanning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Social Sciences. Administered jointly by NAM S&T Centre — an Inter-Governmental Organisation based in New Delhi — and UM, the fellowship facilitates international research collaboration and strengthens scientific and academic networking between NAM S&T Centre Member Countries and Indonesia. Consequently, selected fellows undertake full-time advanced research, deliver guest lectures, and contribute to UM’s academic community throughout the fellowship period. Furthermore, mandatory deliverables including publication of at least one Q2-indexed Scopus or Web of Science journal article ensure that the fellowship generates lasting, measurable contributions to the global research literature.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
- Must hold a Ph.D. degree conferred within the last five years from the date of application
- The proposed research must align with the expertise of a Professor or Senior Associate Professor supervisor at Universitas Negeri Malang
- The research proposal must correspond to one or more of the specified UN Sustainable Development Goals
Experience & Other Conditions
- Must be a national of a NAM S&T Centre Member Country or a Member of the NAM S&T–Industry Network
- Applicants from Indonesia are not eligible to apply
- Age must not exceed 45 years at the time of application; preference is given to younger candidates when qualifications are equal
- Priority is given to applicants currently employed as teaching or research faculty at a recognised higher education or research institution
- Only one scholar from any single country or organisation can be considered per year for the fellowship award
Benefits & Funding
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly Allowance | IDR 15 million per month (~USD 900) for the full fellowship duration |
| Return Airfare | Round-trip economy-class air ticket from the fellow’s home country to Malang/Surabaya, provided by NAM S&T Centre |
| Airport Transport | Free road transport between Malang/Surabaya Airport and UM on arrival and departure |
| Accommodation | Subsidised accommodation may be provided by UM as per university rules |
| Research Facilities | Full access to UM instruments, equipment, and research infrastructure |
Costs Borne by Fellow or Home Institution
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Passport and Visa Fees | Borne by the fellow or home institution |
| Medical Insurance | Fellow or home institution responsible for coverage during the fellowship |
| Internal Travel (Home Country) | Travel to/from departure airport in home country not covered |
| Salary and Allowances | Fellow’s home institution salary obligations remain the fellow’s responsibility |
| Dependent Travel | Travel costs for accompanying dependents are not covered |
Topics / Themes Covered
Research proposals must align with one or more of the following UN SDGs:
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Selection Process
- Completed application form, duly endorsed by the NAM S&T Centre Focal Point in the applicant’s member country or NAM S&T–Industry Network Member, submitted to the NAM S&T Centre
- A Statement of Purpose of two to three pages outlining the proposed research activity must be attached
- NAM S&T Centre conducts an initial screening before forwarding suitable applications to Universitas Negeri Malang
- Final selection is conducted by a joint Selection Committee comprising members from both NAM S&T Centre and UM; the committee’s decision is final and binding
- Selection is based on professional experience and the quality and clarity of the proposed research scope
How to Apply
- Obtain the official application form from the NAM S&T Centre website at https://www.namstct.org.
- Complete the application form in full and have it endorsed by the designated NAM S&T Centre Focal Point in your member country or the NAM S&T–Industry Network Member.
- Prepare a two-to-three page Statement of Purpose describing the research work to be undertaken during the fellowship and its alignment with a relevant UN SDG.
- Identify a potential supervisor at Universitas Negeri Malang holding the position of Professor or Senior Associate Professor whose expertise aligns with your proposed research.
- Submit the completed, endorsed application form along with the Statement of Purpose to the NAM S&T Centre, New Delhi, for initial scrutiny and forwarding to UM.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| All Applicants | No application fee stated |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window | Open Call — refer to official NAM S&T Centre notification |
| Fellowship Duration | Up to 12 weeks from joining date |
| Extension | Possible upon mutual consultation between fellow and UM |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| NAM S&T Centre Apply | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://www.namstct.org/ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Joint NAM S&T Centre UM Malang Post-Doctoral Fellowship?
Scientists, researchers, and academicians from NAM S&T Centre Member Countries or NAM S&T–Industry Network Members, holding a Ph.D. awarded within the last five years and aged up to 45, are eligible; notably, Indonesian nationals are not eligible to apply.
What financial support does the fellowship provide?
Selected fellows receive a monthly allowance of approximately USD 900 (IDR 15 million), a round-trip economy-class air ticket from their home country, free airport-to-university transport, and subsidised accommodation at UM.
What are the mandatory deliverables for the fellowship?
Fellows must conduct full-time research, deliver three lectures at UM, publish at least one article in a Q2 or higher Scopus or Web of Science indexed journal, submit activity and final research reports, and produce a short social media feature and a news article.
How many fellowships are awarded annually under this programme?
Up to five fellowships are awarded annually, with only one scholar per country or organisation eligible for consideration in any given year, making the programme highly selective.
Can the fellowship duration be extended beyond 12 weeks?
Yes – an extension may be considered upon mutual consultation between the visiting scientist and Universitas Negeri Malang, based on the scope and purpose of the ongoing research activity.