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Smart Fellowships, ICGEB 2025

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Eligibility

Ph.D. degree holders or pursuing M.Sc. or equivalent

Region

India

Award

A monthly stipend ranging US$ 800 to 1,500 and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

Smart Fellowships, ICGEB 2025, offered by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), is an initiative for early-career scientists to spend 3-9 months at a research institution in a different ICGEB Member State. Selected candidates receive monthly stipends ranging from US$800 to US$1,500, determined by local conditions in the host country and the applicant's seniority.

Source: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, the applicant must:-

  • be a national of ICGEB Member states
  • be either registered for a Ph.D. degree OR
  • have obtained their Ph.D. degree within the last five years
  • be actively engaged in research at a research institution

Note:- Young scientists holding an M.Sc. degree or equivalent can apply. 

Benefits

The fellowship covers international economy class return travel, health insurance, and subsistence allowance for the fellow only. The stipend ranges from US$800 to US$1,500 per month, determined by local conditions in the receiving country and the applicant's level of experience.

Note: In addition, upon recommendation by the ICGEB Fellowships Committee, a monthly bench fee of US$500 may be paid directly to the host laboratory.

Documents
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the Head of the Receiving Laboratory (including a list of publications)
  • A valid identification document (passport or identity card) [Note:- It is recommended that the passport be valid for at least 12 months]
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page and sign up with valid credentials. (Note:- If the applicant doesn't have an account, please fill in the required details to create an account.)
Step 4: Fill in the registration form and complete the process step-by-step.
Step 5: Upload the relevant documents and submit them.

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Important Dates

Application Deadline: 31st March 2025

Selection Criteria

The ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee will evaluate complete applications received by the closing date. Candidates will be notified of the outcome by email as soon as possible following the closing date for applications.

One of the crucial selection criteria includes the scientific excellence of the project, the candidate's CV qualities, and the impact on their career, which leads to the potential benefits for both the home and host countries, as well as the competence, skills and available equipment in the receiving laboratory.

Important documents
Fellowship Brochure
Terms and Conditions
  • There is no age limit to apply for the fellowship.
  • The duration of the award is 3 to 9 months.
  • Awards are not intended to prolong visits begun under other auspices.
  • The fellowship is not directed to support participation in courses, workshops, or symposia, nor as bridging fellowships between, or prior to, long-term stays funded by ICGEB or other organisations.
  • The receiving laboratory is expected to ensure that adequate provisions are in place for specific research projects. Upon joining the receiving laboratory, ICGEB will transfer the bench fee allocation to the receiving laboratory, which will be responsible for managing the funds and certifying expenditures to ICGEB.
  • The receiving laboratory is expected to ensure that adequate provisions are in place for the specific research project and to make the bench fee allocation available to the ICGEB SMART Fellow immediately, free from any administrative overhead costs.
Contact Details

Fellowships UnitInternational Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 
New Delhi, Delhi - 110067
Email ID: fellowships@icgeb.org | Phone Number: (011) 2674 1358

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FAQ's

Questions: Smart Fellowships, ICGEB 2025, have any age limit to apply?
Answers: There is no age limit. However, preference is given to young scientists at the beginning of their research careers. 

Questions: I have double citizenship. Am I eligible for an ICGEB SMART fellowship?
Answers: Yes, as long as one of your nationality belongs to an ICGEB Member State.

Questions: What are the selection criteria?
Answers: The students will be selected in the following ways: 

  • Scientific excellence of the project
  • Candidate’s CV qualities and their impact on their career
  • Potential benefits for both the home and host countries
  • Competence, skills, and available equipment in the receiving laboratory   

Questions: Where can I find more information and apply?
Answers: Visit the ICGEB website at www.icgeb.org.

Questions: What is the duration of the fellowships?
Answers: SMART Fellowships provide a monthly stipend, a possible bench fee for the host lab, and cover research stays from 3 to 9 months.

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