Applications Invited for Arturo Falaschi Short-term PhD Fellowships March 2026

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About the Organization

An Intergovernmental Organisation with operations aligned to those of the United Nations Common System, we are a Centre of excellence for Research, Training and Technology Transfer to industry to promote sustainable global development.

The ICGEB vision is Science for Development; to be the world’s leading intergovernmental organisation for research, training and technology transfer in Life Sciences and Biotechnology. Our Mission is to combine scientific research with capacity enhancement to promote sustainable global development.

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is dedicated to advanced research and training in molecular biology and biotechnology, advancing knowledge by applying the latest techniques in the fields of biomedicine, crop improvement, environmental protection and remediation, biopharmaceuticals, biopesticides, and biofuel production.

About the Fellowship

ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Pre-doctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, with the aim of facilitating access to the latest research techniques and to strengthen capacity building.

Financial support:

• Duration: 1-12 months
• Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 1,500, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,122, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 16,500.
• Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship.
• Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship.
• Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.

Accommodation:

• ICGEB Trieste: There is no housing service or accommodation facility. Fellows are provided with a list of possible contacts that offer housing options in Trieste.
• ICGEB New Delhi: A Guest House is run on campus, on a twin-share basis, for a nominal rate.
• ICGEB Cape Town: Accommodation support is provided to fellows. Arrangements are agreed prior to arrival.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless working abroad at the time of application.
• Degree requirements: applicants for ICGEB Trieste and Cape Town should hold a BSc (Honours) degree; applicants for ICGEB New Delhi should hold a MSc degree.
• Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the English language, supported by a proficiency certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, or equivalent). This document is not required when English was the medium of instruction; however, the university must provide an official certificate attesting to this.

How to Apply

Please complete this application online.

Only one application per call is accepted for each candidate.

Closing Date for Applications: 31 MARCH 2026, 23:59 CET

Documents to be uploaded:

Please note that you will be requested to upload the following documents (pdf files):

• Your full CV
• Written Statement from the ICGEB Group Leader
• A valid identification document (passport or identity card). Recommended passport validity should be 12 months at least.
• English Certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge or similar). This document is not required when English was the medium of instruction; however, the university must provide an official certificate attesting to this.

To Apply:

Applicants should contact the ICGEB Group Leader/PI of their choice with a motivation letter to determine availability of laboratory space and to define the research project proposal that will form an integral part of the application.

Please note that the written statement from the ICGEB Group Leader you have contacted and who is willing to support your project is mandatory to apply.

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