ICGEB Biotechnet PhD Fellowships 2026

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is currently accepting applications for its Biotechnet PhD Fellowships 2026. This prestigious program offers fully funded doctoral training in life sciences at leading international research hubs in Italy, India, and South Africa.

🧬 About ICGEB Biotechnet PhD Fellowships

The ICGEB PhD Fellowship for East African Scientists provides:

• Fully funded doctoral training in life sciences.
• Opportunities to earn a PhD awarded by internationally recognized universities.
• Training at leading research hubs in Trieste (Italy), New Delhi (India), and Cape Town (South Africa).

🎁 Benefits of ICGEB Biotechnet PhD Fellowships

Successful applicants will receive:

• Monthly stipend:
  • Trieste (Italy): €1,500
  • New Delhi (India): $1,122
  • Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 16,500
• Duration: 3-year PhD course with the possibility of a 1-year extension.
• Travel expenses:
  • Provision for travel from the student’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.
• University tuition fees: Covered for the entire PhD registration period.
• Visa/permit costs: Application and renewal costs are reimbursed.
• Support for participation in external meetings, courses, and events (generally provided by the Group Leader/PI).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Nationality:
  • Must be nationals of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, or Uganda.
  • Displaced researchers currently working in any of these countries are considered nationals.
• Degree requirements:
  • For ICGEB Trieste: Hold a BSc (Honours) degree.
  • For ICGEB Cape Town and New Delhi: Hold an MSc degree.
• English proficiency:
  • A good working knowledge of English supported by a proficiency certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, or equivalent).
  • If English was the medium of instruction, an official certificate from the university is required.
• Age limit: No age limit for applications.

📋 Application Process

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

1. Full CV.
2. Academic records:
   • Diploma certificates and transcripts with detailed information on all courses/examinations completed, credit value, and grades received.
   • Documents must bear official seals and signatures from the degree-granting university.
   • Submit original documents accompanied by an official English translation.
3. Written Statement from the ICGEB Group Leader.
4. Valid identification document: Passport or identity card (recommended passport validity: at least 12 months).
5. English Certificate:
   • TOEFL, Cambridge, or similar proficiency certificate.
   • Not required if English was the medium of instruction (official university certificate required).

📅 Application Deadline

31 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the ICGEB Biotechnet PhD Fellowships.
• Apply directly via the ICGEB Application Portal.

For more information, visit the official ICGEB Fellowship page.

• Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 1,500, New Delhi (India): US$1,122, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 16,500.
• Duration: 3-year PhD course with the possibility of a 1-year extension.
• Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the student’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.
• University tuition fee is covered for the entire PhD registration period.
• Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.
• Support for participation in external meetings, courses and events is generally provided by the Group Leader / PI.