Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships Grant

Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
Last Updated: March 06, 2026

Summary

The Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships, offered by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), provide competitive opportunities for postgraduate studies in life sciences across Trieste, New Delhi, and Cape Town. The program aims to support motivated scientists in obtaining a PhD through rigorous research, training, and access to cutting-edge facilities. Fellowships include a stipend, tuition coverage, and health insurance, with a duration of three years, possibly extendable by one year.

Overview

ICGEB The ICGEB is an international, nonprofit research organization. Established as a special project of UNIDO, it became fully autonomous in 1994 and now counts over 60 Member States. The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology provides a scientific and educational environment of the highest standard and conducts innovative research in life sciences for the benefit of developing countries. It strengthens the research capability of its Members through training and funding programmes and advisory services and represents a comprehensive approach to promoting biotechnology internationally.The Centre is dedicated to advanced research and training in molecular biology and biotechnology and holds out the prospect of advancing knowledge and applying the latest techniques in the fields of: biomedicinecrop improvementenvironmental protection/remediationbiopharmaceuticals and biopesticide production With Components in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, the Centre forms an interactive network with Affiliated Centres in ICGEB Member States. Predoctoral Fellowships ICGEB offers postgraduate studies with the aim of obtaining the “Doctor Philosophiae” (PhD) degree in the life sciences. Thanks to specific agreements, the title can be awarded through a number of academic institutions of international standing, which include The Open University (UK) and the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy, the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi and the University of Cape Town in South Africa.  The structure of the three-year PhD course includes intensive laboratory research activities, participation in seminars and communication training during Journal Club sessions, symposia and international meetings. ICGEB offers competitive Pre-doctoral Fellowships in Life Sciences to highly motivated scientists wishing to pursue PhD research studies in a world-class scientific environment. Fellowships include participation in a competitive research programme, access to state-of-the-art facilities, participation in ICGEB Meetings, Seminars and Journal Clubs and a competitive stipend, plus full coverage of tuition fees and health insurance. Duration: 3 years PhD course with the possibility of 1-year extension.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State. Degree requirements: applicants for ICGEB Trieste should hold a BSc (Honours) degree; applicants for ICGEB Cape Town and New Delhi should hold an MSc degree. Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the English language, supported by a proficiency certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, or equivalent). Not required when scholastic education has been undertaken in English. Candidates for Trieste, Italy must be below the age of 32 years at the time of application (i.e. date of birth after 31/03/1988). There is no age limit for applications for ICGEB New Delhi and Cape Town.Financial support:Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 1,500, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,122, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 15,000. Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the student’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. University tuition fee is covered for the entire PhD registration period. 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.

Ineligibility

Nationals of Italy, India, and South Africa (ICGEB Host Countries) are not eligible to apply for ICGEB Fellowships in their home country. ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.