ICGEB Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme in China (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2026 ICGEB-DIC-MOST International Fellowship Programme (IFP), a competitive opportunity for highly motivated scientists to advance their postgraduate research in life sciences. This programme enables researchers from ICGEB Member States to work in prestigious Chinese laboratories for durations of 3, 6, or 12 months, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.

It is fully funded, offering a monthly stipend of 20,000 RMB (approximately 2,800 USD before tax) to cover international travel, housing, living expenses, and insurance. Open to eligible nationals from developing countries, emerging economies, and Belt and Road Initiative nations, with a focus on Asia and Africa. There is no application fee, and the deadline for submissions is 31 March 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Programme Type: Short-term fellowship for postgraduate research
• Degree Level: Postdoctoral
• Host Country: China
• Duration: 3, 6, or 12 months
• Eligible Nationalities: Nationals of ICGEB Member States; particularly encouraged from Asia, Africa, and Belt and Road Initiative countries.
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Fee: None.
• Application Deadline: 31 March 2026, 23:59 CET.

What This Fellowship Offers:

• Fully funded stipend: 20,000 RMB (~2,800 USD) per month (before tax), paid directly to your bank account.
• Covers all major expenses: international flights, housing, food, daily living costs, and full insurance (medical + accident).
• Free lab resources: hosting institute provides space, equipment, setup, and consumables at no cost.
• Administrative support included: visa, residence permit, accommodation help — no extra fees.
• No application fee: applying is 100% free.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Be a national of an ICGEB Member State (Chinese nationals are ineligible).
• Hold a PhD degree.
• Be under 45 years of age.
• Have at least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Demonstrate good communication skills in Chinese or English.
• Preference given to younger and/or female scientists in cases of equal merit.
• Nationals from Asia, Africa, and Belt and Road Initiative countries are especially encouraged to apply.

For the full list of ICGEB Member States, visit ICGEB Member States.

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How to Apply

1. Identify and contact a Principal Investigator (PI) at one of the partnering Chinese institutes to discuss and develop your research project proposal.
2. Obtain a work consent letter from the institute, verifying lab space, administrative support, and hosting capacity.
3. Prepare your application package, including the proposal and consent letter.
4. Submit the complete application online via the ICGEB online portal by the deadline.

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