ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is accepting applications for the Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026. This prestigious program offers an excellent opportunity for highly motivated scientists to pursue postdoctoral research in a world-class scientific environment.

🧬 About the Fellowships

The ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed for scientists in the field of Life Sciences. The program provides a competitive package that includes:

• Monthly stipend
• Health insurance
• Additional benefits

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowships

The fellowship offers a competitive monthly stipend based on the host location:

• Trieste, Italy: EUR 2,300 per month
• New Delhi, India: USD 1,749 per month
• Cape Town, South Africa: ZAR 27,500 per month

Additional benefits include:

• Medical insurance coverage
• Reimbursement of visa-related expenses
• Coverage of research-related costs
• Support for participation in academic events, typically through the Group Leader

Note: Family-related financial or administrative support is not included.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a national of an ICGEB Member State.
• Not undertake the fellowship in their home country unless they have lived abroad for at least three years at the time of application.
• Hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have a minimum of three years of research experience.
• Preference is given to candidates under 35 years of age.

📝 Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Identify an ICGEB Group Leader at the preferred host centre.
2. Contact the Group Leader with a motivation letter and research interests.
3. Develop a joint research proposal with the Group Leader.
4. Obtain a written support statement from the Group Leader.
5. Complete the online application form.
6. Upload all required documents.
7. Ensure endorsement by the national ICGEB Liaison Officer.

Note: Only one application submission is permitted per call.

📅 Application Deadline

The application deadline is 01 October 2026.

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships.
• Apply directly via the ICGEB Application Portal.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to advance your research career in Life Sciences with the support of ICGEB!

• Competitive monthly stipend based on the host location:
  • Trieste, Italy: EUR 2,300 per month
  • New Delhi, India: USD 1,749 per month
  • Cape Town, South Africa: ZAR 27,500 per month
• Medical insurance coverage
• Reimbursement of visa-related expenses
• Coverage of research-related costs
• Support for participation in academic events, typically through the Group Leader