International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is currently accepting applications for its South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP – Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP – Postdoctoral Fellowship
The ICGEB-SAWBP PhD Fellowship Scheme, in partnership with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation will support South African women researchers intending to study towards a PhD degree, in Biotechnology at the Cape Town Component for commencement in early 2027.
The SAWBP programme promotes the interaction and mobility of South African women Biotechnology researchers and the ICGEB community, including mobility support to conduct research at other ICGEB Components in Trieste, Italy and New Delhi, India.
Proposed doctoral research projects must be innovative and fall within one of the ICGEB Cape Town Component macro areas of research, namely: Infectious Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, Bioinformatics, Plant Systems Biology and Virology.
Benefits of ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP – Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Fellowships comprise a very attractive package:
- Immersion in a top class international scientific research environment
- Three-year PhD Fellowship
- Tuition and stipend
- Applying the latest techniques and methodologies to the applicant’s chosen research topic
- Opportunities for mentoring, peer-to-peer learning and complementary skills
Financial support
- Duration: 3 years, based on satisfactory performance.
- Tuition fees at University of Cape Town & stipend of ZAR 16 500 per month.
- Additional mobility support to conduct research at other ICGEB Components in Trieste, Italy and New Delhi, India, will be provided
ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP – Postdoctoral Fellowship Requirements
- Female applicants only.
- Only South African citizens and South African Permanent Residents with a valid South African ID number may apply.
- Preference will be given to Black and disabled applicants.
Application Date and Process
Email [email protected] with the following:
- Copy of South African ID
- CV
- Detailed project proposal
- Letter of endorsement from ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader
- Proof of MSc degree or letter confirming intention to submit MSc thesis from supervisor (Note: at time of award, proof of MSc degree is required before commencing Fellowship).
Application Deadline
20 October, 2026
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