ICGEB Short term Fellowship Programmes

ICGEB Short term Fellowship Programmes: ICGEB Fellowship Programmes are open to nationals of International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Member States only, who must submit their application to the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Liaison Officer in their country of origin for endorsement.

Endorsement is an essential prerequisite for acceptance of application.

Only endorsed applications will be transmitted to International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Headquarters for review and final selection.

Research activities may be undertaken only at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) laboratories located in Italy (Trieste, Ca’ Tron (Treviso) and Monterotondo (Rome), India and South Africa.

Applicants must contact the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Group Leader of their choice to ascertain laboratory space availability and obtain a prior agreement on their proposed research project in order to be admitted to selection.

Fellowship Application Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must be nationals of an International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in the country of their origin.
Applicants should be holders of a recent PhD or have at least 3 years’ research experience.
Preference will be given to candidates below the age of 35.

Terms and Conditions of Support:

Stipends while at the ICGEB laboratories (6-12 months) are calculated to cover the cost of normal living expenses for one person at the location of the individual host institute.
The fellowship will cover the cost of one return ticket (air economy most direct route) and medical health insurance. Deadline: Throughout the year.

For more information and application, visit: ICGEB Short term Fellowship Programmes Website

Endorsement is an essential prerequisite for acceptance of application.

Only endorsed applications will be transmitted to International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Headquarters for review and final selection.

Fellowship Application Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must be nationals of an International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in the country of their origin.
Applicants should be holders of a recent PhD or have at least 3 years’ research experience.
Preference will be given to candidates below the age of 35.

Terms and Conditions of Support:

Stipends while at the ICGEB laboratories (6-12 months) are calculated to cover the cost of normal living expenses for one person at the location of the individual host institute.
The fellowship will cover the cost of one return ticket (air economy most direct route) and medical health insurance. Deadline: Throughout the year.

For more information and application, visit: ICGEB Short term Fellowship Programmes Website