ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity

Who can apply: Nationals of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Ukraine or the Republic of Moldova only; no other nationality can apply. A BSc (Honours) is required for ICGEB Trieste, an MSc for New Delhi, and an MSc or equivalent for the ICGEB Regional Research Centre in China. You need a… What is funded: Two months, extendable to a maximum of four under a co-funding mechanism. Monthly stipend of EUR 1,500 in Trieste, USD 1,122 in New Delhi and USD 1,500 in Taizhou (China), plus return travel from the home country, medical health insurance and reimbursed visa costs. Co-funded by the Government of the United Kingdom… Deadline: 14 August 2026, 23:59 CET (Expression of Interest). Round: September 2026 round. The Expression of Interest window ran 1 July to 14 August 2026; the full application (16 to 30 September 2026) is open only to candidates a prospective supervisor selects at the first stage..

Read the full call and apply on the official page: ICGEB (International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology), official page.

Who can apply

• Nationals of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Ukraine or the Republic of Moldova only; no other nationality can apply. A BSc (Honours) is required for ICGEB Trieste, an MSc for New Delhi, and an MSc or equivalent for the ICGEB Regional Research Centre in China. You need a background in virology, microbiology, biotechnology or a related biological science and an interest in Dual Use Research of Concern. An English proficiency certificate is required unless your degree was taught in English. Women scientists are particularly encouraged. ICGEB charges nothing to apply.

Stage dates

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.

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