Application for ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP – PhD Fellowship 2025 is open now!
The ICGEB-SAWBP PhD Fellowship Scheme, in partnership with the South African Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation will support South African women researchers intending to study towards a PhD degree, in Biotechnology at the Cape Town Component. The SAWBP program promotes the interaction and mobility of South African women Biotechnology researchers and the ICGEB community, including mobility support to visit other ICGEB Components in Trieste, Italy, and New Delhi, India . Proposed doctoral research projects must be innovative and fall within one of the ICGEB Cape Town Component macro areas of research, namely: Infectious Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, Bioinformatics, Plant Systems Biology, and Virology. The fellowship supports PhD studies and offers a grant ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. This fellowship is open exclusively to South African female nationals who hold a Master’s degree in life sciences or related fields, have a strong academic record, and show a clear motivation to pursue biotechnology research. The fellowship covers a period of up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
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The SAWBP–PhD Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for South African women to become part of an international scientific community, allowing them to build global networks, access state-of-the-art laboratories, and collaborate with world-class researchers. Fellows will be embedded within the ICGEB Cape Town Component, which focuses on infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, plant biotechnology, and synthetic biology. The research environment is highly interdisciplinary, offering advanced training in genomics, molecular diagnostics, vaccine development, and gene editing technologies.
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The fellowship emphasizes capacity building and career development. Fellows will participate in workshops, seminars, and scientific writing courses that enhance both technical and soft skills. Moreover, the program actively promotes science communication and leadership training, enabling recipients to become future leaders and role models in biotechnology.
Location:
South AfricaBenefits
Benefits:
- Three-year PhD Fellowship
- Tuition and stipend
- Applying the latest techniques and methodologies to the applicant’s chosen research topic
- Opportunities for mentoring, peer-to-peer learning and complementary skills
- Immersion in a top-class international scientific research environment
Eligibilities
Eligibilities:
- Female applicants only
- Only South African citizens and South African Permanent Residents with a valid South African ID number may apply.
- Preference will be given to Black and disabled applicants.
Application Process
Email at [email protected] with the following:
- Copy of South African ID
- CV
- Detailed project proposal
- Letter of endorsement from ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader
- Proof of MSc degree or letter confirming intention to submit MSc thesis from supervisor (Note: at time of award, proof of MSc degree is required before commencing Fellowship).
Application Deadline: June 17, 2025
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