ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme PhD Fellowship 2027
About this opportunity
PhD fellowship for South African women in biotechnology, funded for 2027.
The ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme PhD Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded opportunity for South African women researchers aiming to pursue a PhD in Biotechnology at the Cape Town Component, with support for research mobility at ICGEB sites in Trieste, Italy, and New Delhi, India. The fellowship targets innovative projects in Infectious Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, Bioinformatics, Plant Systems Biology, and Virology.
Key benefits include a three-year fellowship with tuition coverage, a stipend, mentorship, and access to a global scientific research network.
Eligibility is restricted to South African citizens and permanent residents, with preference given to Black and disabled applicants. Only female applicants are eligible.
Applications must include a South African ID, CV, project proposal, endorsement from an ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader, and proof of MSc degree or confirmation of MSc thesis submission.
The deadline for applications is October 20, 2026 for commencement in early 2027.
Key details
South AfricaWhat you get
- Three-year PhD Fellowship
- Tuition coverage
- Stipend
- Research mobility support to ICGEB Components in Trieste, Italy, and New Delhi, India
- Mentoring and peer-to-peer learning
- Access to a top-class international scientific research environment
Documents needed
- 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
How to apply
- Email **icgeb.sawbp@icgeb.org** with the required documents
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