This is a great chance if you’re hoping to pursue postdoctoral research. For the Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships, applications are now being accepted. We’ll go into great detail about the scholarship program, its advantages, and a step-by-step tutorial on how to apply in this post.
For 2025–2026, international students can apply for fully supported scholarships through the Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships. With a potential one-year extension, the fellowship has a two-year duration. These fellowships come with an extremely competitive package that includes health insurance, extra benefits, and a stipend.
After finishing their studies, well performing fellows might also be qualified to apply for ICGEB Early Career Research Grants, which would enable them to fund their own research projects as young Principal Investigators (PIs) when they return to an ICGEB Member State. Five different types of long- and short-term PhD and postdoctoral fellowships are available through the ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Fellowship Programs, which are named in honour of Prof. Arturo Falaschi, a founding member of the Centre. Scientists from ICGEB member states can use these for research opportunities in Cape Town, New Delhi, or Trieste.
Host Country: Trieste, Italy / New Delhi, India / Cape Town, South Africa
University: ICGEB Trieste, Italy / New Delhi, India / Cape Town, South Africa
Opportunity Type: Postdoctoral
Opportunity Focus Areas: Life Sciences
Program Period: 2 years with the possibility of a 1-year extension
Financial coverage: Partial Funding, Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
Language Requirement:
It is required to speak English fluently.
Countries That Qualify:
- Candidates have to be citizens of one of the ICGEB member states.
- Applicants must have been employed abroad for the last three years in order to be eligible to apply for fellowships in their home country.
Requirements for Degree:
A recent PhD in the life sciences is required of applicants.
Research Background:
A minimum of three years of research experience is required of applicants.
Age of Choice:
Under-35-year-old candidates are given preference.
Benefits:
Monthly Allowance:
- Italy’s Trieste: €2,000
- India’s New Delhi: $1,590
- South Africa’s Cape Town: ZAR 23,000.
Travel Charges:
- The fellowship pays for the participant’s initial travel costs from their place of residence to the ICGEB lab.
- Upon fellowship completion, return travel expenses are also covered.
Health Insurance:
For the period of the fellowship, complete health insurance is offered.
Expenses of Research:
The research group’s budget pays for all expenses associated with the study.
Costs of a Visa and Permit:
Application and renewal fees for visas and permits are covered.
Attendance at Meetings and Classes:
Meeting and course attendance is usually supported by the Group Leader or Principal Investigator (PI).
Family Assistance:
Families of fellowship recipients are not eligible for financial aid or administrative support from ICGEB.
Accommodation:
- ICGEB Trieste: ICGEB Trieste does not offer housing services or lodging directly. Nonetheless, a list of contacts with Trieste housing choices will be provided to fellows.
- ICGEB New Delhi: For a little cost, twin-share on-campus lodging is offered at a guest home.
- ICGEB Cape Town: Prior to the fellow’s arrival, plans are prepared and accommodations are supported.
Deadline: March 31, 2025
