Empowering Bangladesh’s brightest students to shape the future of Neuroscience

HOWLADER Rising Stars Fellowship for the next generation Neuroscientists
(Application
Open for 2025)

The HOWLADER Rising Stars Fellowship 2025 Program is a new initiative that invites applications exclusively from third- and fourth-year or equivalent semesters undergraduate students in

Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology and any other related biological/biomedical sciences

in Bangladesh who aspire to build their careers in Neuroscience.

This new fellowship offers monthly support of 4,000 BDT for one year to two selected candidates, empowering the fellows to focus on their academic growth, explore research opportunities, and build a strong foundation for their future careers in neuroscience. Fellows will join a community of ambitious students preparing for admission to leading PhD programs in Neuroscience and related fields.

In addition to financial support, fellows will receive personalised mentorship and training on preparing strong graduate applications, guidance on academic and career planning, and opportunities to contribute to research projects that may lead to publications in reputed Journals.

For any questions related to the fellowship, direct your queries to mrezaulislam33@gmail.com

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 30th September, 2025

Shortlisted candidates interview: November 1 - November 10, 2025

Awards Notification: November 15, 2025

Awards Delivery: End of November-Early December, 2025

Click “Apply Now” to Apply

Photos and Profiles of the 2025 Fellows

will be updated in December, 2025