WE-STAR PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships for WomEn Scientists, Africa

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be nationals of ICGEB Member States in the African Continent*
• Applicants may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin unless working abroad at the time of application
• Pre-docs having completed their university degree and enrolled in a PhD course, as well as postdoctoral researchers having completed their PhD or equivalent may apply. Tentatively, 5 – Pre-doc and 5 post-doc fellowships will be awarded.
• No age limit applies, but preference will be given to candidates below the age of 45
• Good working knowledge of English is mandatory

Offered Benefits

• Monthly stipend: Euro 1300 for PhD students and Euro 2000 for postdoctoral fellows, or equivalent.
• A bench fee allowance of Euro 500/month or equivalent will be paid as a contribution to the receiving laboratory to cover the purchase of laboratory consumables that are directly related to the WE-STAR Fellow’s research activities.
• Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the host lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship. Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship.
• Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.
• ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.

Application Process

Go to International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) on isg.icgeb.org to apply