ICGEB Collaborative Research Programme (CRP) Grants

Applications are now open for the ICGEB Research Grants 2026 under the Collaborative Research Programme (CRP). These grants support scientists in developing countries who want to carry out original research projects that solve important local and regional problems in life sciences and biotechnology. There are four different grant calls open with the same deadline: 30 April 2026 (23:59 CET). The grants provide partial funding (up to €15,000–€25,000 per year) to cover research costs such as consumables, small equipment, travel, and training. There is no application fee. These opportunities are open to researchers in ICGEB Member States (and specific countries for some calls). One call is reserved only for women researchers under 45 years old. You can check out more BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Research grants for Principal Investigators (usually at PhD/post-PhD level)
• Host Country: Projects are carried out in the applicant’s home country (ICGEB Member States)
• Funding Type: Partial funding (not fully funded)
• Application Fee: None
• Duration: 12 to 36 months depending on the call
• Open for: Researchers from ICGEB Member States (some calls have specific country lists)
• Application Deadline: 30 April 2026, 23:59 CET

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Funding to buy consumables, scientific literature, and basic laboratory equipment
• Support for travel and training costs related to the project
• Money to help strengthen your laboratory and research capacity
• Opportunity to build international collaborations with other scientists
• Chance to train young researchers and improve your institute’s facilities
• Recognition and support for research that solves real problems in your country or region
• This grant helps you conduct high-quality research without worrying about basic project expenses.

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1. ICGEB-COMSTECH Research Grants 2026 CRP:

Funding Opportunity ICGEB and COMSTECH offer dedicated funding for outstanding research projects in ICGEB-COMSTECH common Member States. The program promotes scientific collaboration between researchers.

Key Features:

• Supports original research of national or regional relevance
• Focuses on collaboration between scientists
• Funds projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology, and bioenergy

Eligibility: Open to researchers from ICGEB-COMSTECH common Member States.

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2. ICGEB BiotechNet Grants 2026 CRP:

Funding Opportunity This special call under the CRP provides funding for research projects in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, and Uganda. It aims to strengthen research capacity and promote collaboration in these countries.

Key Features:

• Dedicated channel for researchers in the four listed countries
• Supports collaborative research projects
• Maximum duration: 24 months
• Annual contribution: up to €24,000

Eligibility: Principal investigators based in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, or Uganda.

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3. ICGEB Grants for Strengthening Biosecurity in Healthcare and Research Laboratories

Funding Opportunity These grants support projects that strengthen biosecurity, biosafety, pathogen detection, and outbreak preparedness in healthcare and research laboratories.

Key Features:

• Funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Focus on biosafety and biosecurity capacity building
• Maximum duration: 24 months
• Maximum annual contribution: €15,000

Eligibility: Open to Principal Investigators in ICGEB African Member States under the BIO-GUARD initiative.

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4. ICGEB Research Grants 2026 CRP – Collaborative Research Programme

Funding Opportunity The main ICGEB CRP grant supports collaborative research projects addressing scientific problems of particular relevance to the host country and regional interest.

Key Features:

• Promotes international collaboration
• Supports basic science, biotechnology, and bioenergy projects
• Maximum duration: 36 months
• Annual contribution: up to €25,000

Eligibility: Open to Principal Investigators working in ICGEB Member States (Laboratories in Italy are excluded from this call).

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You must hold a position at a university or research institute in an eligible ICGEB Member State
• You must be the Principal Investigator (project leader)
• International collaboration is very important and must be clearly described
• Your project should address scientific problems relevant to your country or region
• Previous grant holders or projects that were not successful before may not qualify
• Laboratories in Italy are not eligible for the main CRP call

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Programs Available (Eligible Fields):

• Basic Science / Life Sciences
• Human Healthcare
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Bioenergy
• Biosecurity and Biosafety (specific for the Biosecurity call)

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How to Apply:

1. Go to the official ICGEB website and read the full guidelines for the grant you want to apply for.
2. Prepare your research proposal, budget, and all required documents.
3. Submit your application online through the ICGEB Service Gateway.
4. Your country’s Liaison Officer must endorse the application.
5. Submit before 30 April 2026, 23:59 CET.

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