Pre-doctoral & Postdoctoral Fellowship Calls ICGEB September 2026

Applications are now open for the ICGEB September 2026 Fellowship Calls in the fields of Life Sciences and Biotechnology. These competitive fellowships provide multidisciplinary training at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste (Italy), New Delhi (India), and Cape Town (South Africa), with a focus on hands-on research, capacity building, and international collaboration.

Most are fully funded, offering a monthly stipend (location-dependent), travel costs, health insurance, and research support. There is no application fee. They are primarily open to nationals of ICGEB Member States (with some region-specific calls for Africa, East Africa, Central Asia, etc.). Deadlines are 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) and 30 September 2026 (Full Application).You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Pre-doctoral and Postdoctoral
• Host Country: Italy, India, South Africa (ICGEB laboratories)
• Application Deadline: Varies by positions
• Open For: All nationalities
• Application Fee: None
• Funding Type: Fully Funded

What This Scholarship Offers:

Fellows receive comprehensive financial and professional support that enables them to focus fully on advanced research:

• Monthly stipend (e.g., ~€2,300 in Trieste for postdocs, US$1,749 in New Delhi, ZAR 27,500 in Cape Town; lower for short-term)
• Round-trip international travel from home country to host lab
• Full medical health insurance coverage
• Visa/permit costs reimbursement
• Research costs supported by the host laboratory/group budget
• Access to world-class facilities, training, and international scientific networks
• Opportunity to develop independent research skills, build collaborations, and contribute to capacity building in their home country
• Possibility of extension and eligibility for early-career research grants upon successful completion (for long-term postdocs)

Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a national of an ICGEB Member State (exceptions or regional focus in some calls)
• Cannot apply to undertake the fellowship in their home country (unless they have been working abroad for at least 3 years in some cases)
• For Postdoctoral: Recent PhD in Life Sciences or at least 3 years research experience (preference under age 35)
• For Short-term PhD: BSc (Honours) or MSc depending on location
• Good working knowledge of English (TOEFL, Cambridge, or equivalent; waiver possible with proof)
• Strong research proposal aligned with an ICGEB Group Leader’s work
• Endorsement by the national Liaison Officer is usually required

Also Check: Technical University of Denmark PhD and Postdoc Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

Available fellowship positions:

Pre-doctoral Positions:

• Arturo Falaschi Short-term PhD Fellowships
  Pre-doctoral studies in ICGEB labs to fund ongoing collaborative research between Member State scientists and ICGEB research groups.
  Deadline: 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) – 30 September 2026 (Full Application)
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Biotechnet Short-term PhD Fellowships
  Support pre-doctoral research at ICGEB laboratories for scientists from East Africa.
  Deadline: 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) – 30 September 2026 (Full Application)
  APPLY HERE

Also Check: Technical University of Denmark PhD and Postdoc Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

Postdoctoral Positions:

• Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships
  Postdoctoral Fellowships in Life Sciences for highly motivated scientists wishing to pursue postdoctoral research.
  Deadline: 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) – 30 September 2026 (Full Application)
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Arturo Falaschi Short-term Postdoctoral Fellowships
  Postdoctoral studies in ICGEB labs to fund ongoing collaborative research between Member State scientists and ICGEB research groups.
  Deadline: 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) – 30 September 2026 (Full Application)
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Arturo Falaschi SMART Fellowships
  Promotes the mobility of researchers between ICGEB Member States.
  Deadline: 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) – 30 September 2026 (Full Application)
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• ICGEB-AICAD Short-Term Postdoctoral Fellowships
  Postdoctoral training at ICGEB labs for scientists from Africa (offered with the African Institute for Capacity Development).
  Deadline: 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) – 30 September 2026 (Full Application)
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Biotechnet Short-term Advanced Fellowships
  Support advanced studies at ICGEB laboratories for scientists from East Africa.
  Deadline: 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) – 30 September 2026 (Full Application)
  APPLY HERE

Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

Specialized Fellowships:

• ICGEB Fellowships in Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity (Africa)
  Training in life sciences and detection/response to biological threats for scientists from Africa.
  Deadline: 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) – 30 September 2026 (Full Application)
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity Training in life sciences and detection/response to biological threats for scientists from Central Asia, Mongolia, Ukraine, and Republic of Moldova. Deadline: 14 August 2026 (Expression of Interest) – 30 September 2026 (Full Application)
  APPLY HERE

Also Check: Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) Australia

How to Apply:

1. Review the specific fellowship page and guidelines
2. Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) online via the ICGEB Service Gateway between 1 July – 14 August 2026.
3. If selected by the supervisor for the next stage, submit the Full Application by 30 September 2026, including CV, academic records, ID, English certificate, and other required documents.
4. Await national endorsement and final selection by the ICGEB Fellowships Committe

Also Check: Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) Australia