Question: What is the Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Answer: It is a fully funded fellowship for postdoctoral researchers in Life Sciences offered by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). Fellows conduct research in ICGEB labs located in Trieste (Italy), New Delhi (India), or Cape Town (South Africa).
Question: What is the duration of the fellowship?
Answer: The fellowship lasts for 2 years, with a possible 1-year extension.
Question: Who is eligible to apply?
Answer: Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and typically should not apply in their country of origin unless they have been working abroad for at least 3 years. Candidates must hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have at least 3 years of research experience. Preference is for candidates below 35 years of age.
Question: When is the deadline for 2025 fellowships?
Answer: The application deadline for the September 2025 session is 30 September 2025.
Question: Are family members supported financially?
Answer: No, the fellowship does not provide financial or administrative support for family members.