ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless they have been working abroad for, at least, the last 3 years and at the time of application.

Degree requirements: applicants should hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have at least 3 years research experience.

Preference is given to candidates below the age of 35.

Duration: 2 years with the possibility of a 1-year extension.

Starting Date: Trieste, Italy: 1 October 2024, New Delhi, India: 1 October 2024, and Cape Town, South Africa: 1 October 2024

BENEFIT:

The Fellowships comprise a very competitive package including stipend, health insurance and additional benefits:

Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 2,000, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,590, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 23,000.

Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship.

Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship.

All Research costs will be supported by the research group’s budget.

Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.

Support for participation in Meetings and Courses is generally provided by the Group Leader / PI.

ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.