Summary
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is offering highly competitive Postdoctoral Fellowships in Life Sciences to motivated scientists wishing to pursue postdoctoral research in a world-class scientific environment. The fellowships feature an attractive, competitive package including a stipend, comprehensive health insurance, travel costs, and additional benefits. Highly successful fellows will also be eligible to apply for ICGEB Early Career Research Grants to jumpstart their own research programs upon returning to an ICGEB Member State.
Postdoctoral fellowship in Life Sciences: Apply for the Arturo Falaschi 2026
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow (Arturo Falaschi Fellow)
Fellowship Overview & Location Specifics
| Location (ICGEB Lab) | Monthly Stipend | Accommodation Support | Expected Starting Date |
| Trieste, Italy | Euro 2,300 | Host contacts provided (no on-campus housing) | 1 February 2027 |
| New Delhi, India | US$ 1,749 | On-campus Guest House (twin-share, nominal rate) | 1 February 2027 |
| Cape Town, South Africa | ZAR 27,500 | Full support (arranged prior to arrival) | 1 February 2027 |
Research Areas
Cutting-edge Life Sciences including Infectious & Non-Communicable Diseases, Medical & Industrial Biotechnology, and Plant Biology.
Research will be conducted in world-class laboratories focusing on key biological fields:
- Infectious Diseases
- Non-Communicable Diseases
- Medical Biotechnology
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Plant Biology and Biotechnology
Eligibility & Qualification
- Nationality: Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State. Candidates may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their home country, unless they have been working abroad for at least the last 3 years at the time of application.
- Academic Qualification: Must hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have at least 3 years of equivalent research experience.
- Age Limit: Preference is given to candidates below the age of 35.
- Language Proficiency: English certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge, or equivalent) is required unless English was the medium of instruction at your university (which must be officially certified by the university).
Job Description & Benefits
Selected candidates will execute cutting-edge, independent research projects under the mentorship of an ICGEB Principal Investigator.
- Duration: 2 years (with the possibility of a 1-year extension).
- Financial & Research Support:
- All research costs are fully covered by the host lab’s budget.
- Support for participating in scientific meetings and courses is generally provided by the Group Leader / PI.
- Travel & Visa: Includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the host ICGEB lab at the start, and return travel upon completion. Visa/permit application and renewal costs are reimbursed.
- Healthcare: Comprehensive medical health insurance coverage is provided.
- Please note: ICGEB makes no financial or administrative provisions for family members.
How to Apply
ICGEB has introduced a new two-stage application procedure utilizing the online ICGEB Service Gateway. Only one application per candidate is permitted.
Stage 1: Fellowship Expression of Interest (1 July – 14 August 2026)
Candidates select their desired ICGEB laboratory and prospective supervisor, then complete the online form with basic details. You must refer to the Expression of Interest – Online Submission Guidelines to complete this phase.
Stage 2: Fellowship Full Application (16 September – 30 September 2026)
If selected by your prospective supervisor, you will receive a notification to proceed with the full submission following the Fellowships Application – Online Submission of Full Application Guidelines.
Required Documents to Upload (PDF format):
- Full Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic records (PhD degree certificate with official seals/signatures, plus official English translations if applicable).
- Valid identification document (Passport or ID card with at least 12 months validity).
- English Certificate (if applicable).
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Expression of Interest Deadline: 14 August 2026 at 23:59 CET (Strict Deadline)
- Full Application Deadline (for selected candidates): 30 September 2026 at 23:59 CET
Note: The fellowship has a strict two-stage application process on the ICGEB Service Gateway
. You must first submit an Expression of Interest by August 14, 2026, to be eligible to submit your full application. Only nationals of ICGEB Member States are eligible to apply.
