ICGEB Fellowships in Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity (Africa) - September 2026 Call
ICGEB (International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology)
- Location
- ICGEB laboratories in Trieste (Italy), New Delhi (India) or Cape Town (South Africa)
- Deadline
- 30 September 2026
Six-month funded training in pathogen detection, genomic surveillance, AMR, vaccine/biologics development and biosecurity, with monthly stipend (EUR 1,500 Trieste / US$1,122 New Delhi / ZAR 16,500 Cape Town). Full application stage: September 16-30, 2026.
Topics include molecular and point-of-care diagnostics, epidemiology and genomic surveillance, host-pathogen interactions, drug discovery, vaccine development, antimicrobial resistance, biosafety/biosecurity and biomanufacturing. Supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) specifically for African scientists. Note: Expression of Interest stage closed August 14, 2026; shortlisted candidates submit full applications September 16-30, 2026. Ideal for Ugandan lab scientists and public health laboratory professionals seeking advanced molecular training.
Eligibility
How to apply
Shortlisted candidates (from the EOI stage) submit the full application through the ICGEB Service Gateway by September 30, 2026, 23:59 CET.
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