ICGEB-AICAD Short Term Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026

📝 About the Programme

The African Institute for Capacity Development–ICGEB Postdoctoral Fellowship offers African scientists a fully funded six-month research placement at ICGEB laboratories in Italy, India, or South Africa.

This program supports advanced training in biotechnology and related fields, providing:

• A competitive stipend
• Travel expenses
• Health insurance
• Visa cost coverage

The fellowship is designed for early-career postdoctoral researchers from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, aiming to gain international research exposure and skills that benefit their home countries.

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the ICGEB-AICAD Short Term Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme will receive:

• Monthly stipend:
  • Trieste (Italy): €2,300
  • New Delhi (India): $1,749
  • Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 27,500
• Travel expenses:
  • Coverage for travel from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the start of the fellowship.
  • Return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship.
• Medical health insurance: Coverage for the duration of the fellowship.
• Visa/permit costs: Reimbursement for application and renewal expenses.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Nationality: Must be nationals of Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, or Uganda.
• Degree requirements:
  • Hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or
  • Have at least 3 years of research experience.
• Age preference: Candidates below the age of 35 are preferred.

📅 Application Date and Process

Applicants will need to upload the following documents in PDF format:

1. Full CV
2. Written Statement from the ICGEB Group Leader
3. Valid identification document (passport or identity card)
   • Recommended passport validity: 12 months minimum
4. English Certificate (e.g., TOEFL, Cambridge, or similar)
   • Not required if English was the medium of instruction, but the university must provide an official certificate attesting to this.

📌 Application Deadline

31 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details: ICGEB-AICAD Short Term Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
• Apply here: ICGEB-AICAD Fellowship Application Portal

For African scientists seeking international research exposure, this fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to advance their careers while contributing to their home countries.

• Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 2,300, New Delhi (India): USD 1,749, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 27,500.
• 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.