ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology PhD Fellowship 2027

Fully funded three-year PhD fellowship in biotechnology for South African women, with international research visits to ICGEB centres in Italy and India.

Fully funded three-year PhD fellowship covering tuition and a living stipend, plus opportunities for research visits at ICGEB international centres in Trieste (Italy) and New Delhi (India).

• Full tuition coverage for three years
• Monthly living stipend
• Access to a top-class international scientific research environment
• Mentoring and professional skills development
• Mobility support to conduct research visits at ICGEB centres in Italy and India

• Female applicants only
• South African citizen or permanent resident with valid South African ID
• Preference given to Black and disabled applicants
• Must hold or be in the final stages of completing an MSc degree in a relevant biotechnology discipline
• Must secure endorsement from an ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader before applying

1. 1Contact an ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader to discuss your research interest and obtain their endorsement letter
2. 2Prepare your application package: South African ID copy, full CV, detailed research project proposal, endorsement letter from the Group Leader, and proof of MSc degree or enrolment confirmation
3. 3Email your complete application to [email protected]
4. 4Deadline for applications is October 20, 2026