ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity 2026 (With Stipends Available)

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About ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) provides short-term fellowships to early-career scientists from OECD/DAC countries to train in biosecurity, life sciences, and biotechnology.

Fellowships emphasize applied training in areas critical to human, animal, and plant health, including detection and response to biological threats.

• Sponsor Organisation: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)

Benefits of ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity

• Fellowships are co-funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation through the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the BWC ISU.
• Duration: 2 months (which may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months under a co-funding mechanism).
• Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 1,500, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,122, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 16,500, Taizhou (China): US$ 1,500.
• Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the host 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.
• Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.

ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity Requirements

• Nationality: ICGEB Member States or DAC-listed ODA countries

• Career stage: Early or mid-career scientists in biotechnology

• Preferred: Women scientists

• Degree requirements:

  • Trieste and Cape Town: BSc (Honours)

  • New Delhi: MSc

  • China (Taizhou): MSc or equivalent

• Language requirement: Good working knowledge of English (certificate required if not previously studied in English)

Application Date and Process

1. Identify Host Laboratory

   • Contact an ICGEB Group Leader or Principal Investigator in the target lab

   • Obtain a written statement confirming willingness to host the project

2. Prepare Application

   • Full CV of applicant

   • Written statement from host Group Leader

   • Valid identification document

   • English language proficiency certificate (if required)

   • For Taizhou: full CV of the Head of the Receiving Laboratory with publication list

3. Submit Online

   • Use the ICGEB online application portal

   • Only one application per candidate per call is accepted

   • Ensure home and receiving laboratory details are confirmed by both parties before the deadline

4. Selection Process

   • Evaluated by the ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee

   • Criteria: scientific excellence, candidate’s CV, project relevance, benefit to home country

   • Notification via email; individual feedback not provided

Application Deadline

31 March, 2026

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