ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP PhD Fellowship 2025

The ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme (SAWBP) PhD Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications. This fellowship supports South African women researchers pursuing a PhD in Biotechnology at the Cape Town Component of ICGEB.

🏢 About ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology

The ICGEB-SAWBP PhD Fellowship Scheme, in partnership with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, aims to promote the interaction and mobility of South African women researchers in Biotechnology. The program includes opportunities to visit other ICGEB Components in Trieste, Italy, and New Delhi, India.

Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 4, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 19, 2025
• Category:
  • Women
  • Fully Funded
  • Persons with Disabilities
• Eligible Locations:
  • South Africa
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Duration: 3 years
• Tuition Fees: Covered at the University of Cape Town
• Stipend: ZAR 219,749.00 per year
  • The stipend will be provided after the deduction of tuition fees.
• Mobility Support: Additional funding to visit ICGEB Components in Trieste, Italy, and New Delhi, India.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Gender: Female applicants only.
• Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen or South African Permanent Resident with a valid South African ID.
• Preference: Priority will be given to Black and disabled applicants.

📝 Application Process

To apply, email icgeb.sawbp@icgeb.org with the following documents:

1. Copy of South African ID
2. CV
3. Detailed project proposal
4. Letter of endorsement from an ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader
5. Proof of MSc degree or a letter confirming the intention to submit MSc thesis from your supervisor
   • Note: Proof of MSc degree is required before commencing the fellowship.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is September 19, 2025.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details about the fellowship, visit the ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme page.

To apply, visit the application portal.

This fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for South African women in Biotechnology to advance their academic and professional careers while gaining international exposure. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Duration: 3 years
• Tuition fees at University of Cape Town & stipend: ZAR 219 749.00 per year
• Stipend: The stipend will be covered from the remaining balance after the student’s university tuition fees are paid for the entire year.
• Additional mobility support to visit other ICGEB Components in Trieste, Italy and New Delhi, India, will be provided.