ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme (SAWBP) – PhD Fellowship
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Cape Town Component · South Africa
Deadline
October 20, 2026 (SAST)· 23 days left
Degree Level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
On-site
Overview
The ICGEB-SAWBP programme funds a 3-year, tuition-plus-stipend PhD fellowship at the University of Cape Town for South African women researchers, with mobility support for research visits to ICGEB's Trieste and New Delhi components.
Eligibility
Female applicants only; South African citizen or permanent resident with valid ID; minimum MSc degree (or proof of imminent submission); research proposal aligned with ICGEB Cape Town's focus areas
Nationality: South African citizens and permanent residents
Funding & Benefits
3-year fellowship (performance-dependent); tuition at University of Cape Town plus stipend; mobility support for research stays at ICGEB Trieste and New Delhi
Stipend/Salary: ZAR 16,500 per month (ZAR)
