Arturo Falaschi Short-term PhD Fellowships, ICGEB, New Delhi 2025

Arturo Falaschi Short-term PhD Fellowships, ICGEB, New Delhi 2025 is an opportunity provided by the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) for Ph.D. students. It aims to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and research groups at ICGEB laboratories. The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of USD 1,122 (approximately ₹97,781) for up to 12 months.

Source: International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)

The International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be nationals of an ICGEB Member State 
• hold a B.Sc. (Honours) degree if applying for ICGEB Trieste and Cape Town and an M.Sc. degree if applying for ICGEB New Delhi
• have a good working knowledge of the English language, supported by a proficiency certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, or equivalent)

Note:- 

• This is not required for scholars whose education has been undertaken in English.
• Applicants may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin unless working abroad at the time of application.
   

The awardees receive a monthly stipend of USD 1,122 (approximately ₹97,781) for a duration of up to 12 months.

• Travel expenses - From the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon its completion.
• Medical health insurance - Coverage for the duration of the fellowship.
• Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.
• Accommodation support

(Note:- ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.)
 

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on ‘Apply’ highlighted in a blue tab in the beginning of the page.
Step 4: Click ‘Sign Up’ and fill in the required details, then click ‘Register’.
Step 5: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
 

Please note that you will be requested to upload the following documents (pdf files):

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Written Statement from the ICGEB Group Leader
• A valid identification document (passport or identity card)
• English Certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge or similar) 
   

Candidates are selected on the basis of the scientific excellence of their project, their research aptitude, and the potential benefit for the home country.
 

Application Deadline: 31st March 2025

Question: Who is providing this scholarship?
Answer: The International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is offering this scholarship.

Question: Are there accommodation costs in this award?
Answer: Yes, accommodation support is provided in New Delhi and Cape Town.

Question: Are visa costs covered under this scholarship?
Answer: Yes, visa costs are reimbursed under this scholarship.

Question: Can nationals of a non-ICGEB Member State apply for this fellowship?
Answer: No, applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State.

Question: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: The mode of application is online through the ICGEB Service Gateway.
 

• The application process is supposed to be completed online only.
• Only one application per call is accepted for each candidate.