ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology PhD Fellowship 2027
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
Three-year PhD fellowship at ICGEB Cape Town for South African women in biotechnology. Covers UCT tuition and a R16,500 monthly stipend; applications close 20 October 2026.
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), with South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, is inviting applications for its South African Women in Biotechnology Programme PhD fellowship. Research will take place at ICGEB’s Cape Town Component, with the PhD registered at the University of Cape Town, starting in early 2027. Projects must fit one of these areas: infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, bioinformatics, plant systems biology or virology. Contact an ICGEB Cape Town group leader about your project and obtain their written endorsement before applying. Email the required documents to icgeb.sawbp@icgeb.org by 20 October 2026. The official call does not state a closing time.
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Benefits
Three years of support, subject to satisfactory progress: University of Cape Town tuition fees and a ZAR 16,500 monthly stipend. ICGEB also states that mobility support is provided for research at its Trieste and New Delhi components.
Eligibility summary
Women who are South African citizens or permanent residents and hold a valid South African ID number. Applicants should be prepared to pursue a biotechnology PhD at ICGEB Cape Town/University of Cape Town in early 2027. ICGEB states that preference is given to Black applicants and applicants with disabilities.
Requirements
Propose an innovative project in infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, bioinformatics, plant systems biology or virology. Contact an ICGEB Cape Town group leader in advance and secure their written endorsement. Proof of an MSc degree is required before the fellowship begins.
Documents required
Email a copy of South African ID, CV, detailed project proposal, ICGEB Cape Town group leader endorsement, and proof of MSc degree or a supervisor letter confirming intention to submit the MSc thesis.
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How to submit applications
Contact an ICGEB Cape Town group leader first and obtain written endorsement. Email the ID copy, CV, project proposal, endorsement, and MSc proof or supervisor letter to icgeb.sawbp@icgeb.org by 20 October 2026.
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