ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme (SAWBP) PhD Fellowships, Cape Town, 2027 start
ICGEB (International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology), with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
Who can apply: Women only. South African citizens and permanent residents with a valid South African ID number; preference to Black and disabled applicants. An MSc is required by the time of award. You must secure a written endorsement from an ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader before applying, and the project must fit one of the Cape… What is funded: Three-year PhD fellowships at the ICGEB Cape Town Component, starting early 2027, covering tuition fees at the University of Cape Town and a stipend of ZAR 16,500 per month, plus mobility support to work at the ICGEB components in Trieste (Italy) and New Delhi (India). Renewal each year depends on satisfactory… Deadline: 20 October 2026. Round: SAWBP PhD call, 2027 start.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: ICGEB (International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology), with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, official page.
Who can apply
- Women only. South African citizens and permanent residents with a valid South African ID number; preference to Black and disabled applicants. An MSc is required by the time of award. You must secure a written endorsement from an ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader before applying, and the project must fit one of the Cape Town research areas. Not open to international applicants.
Stage dates
Apply by email with a copy of your South African ID, CV, detailed project proposal, a mandatory endorsement letter from an ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader contacted in advance, and proof of MSc (or a supervisor letter confirming thesis submission).20 October 2026
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.