If you are looking to advance your postdoctoral research, the Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships offer an excellent opportunity. Applications for the Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025-2026 are now open. In this article, we will outline the fellowship benefits and provide a step-by-step guide to the application process.

The Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025-2026 are fully funded scholarships for international students. The fellowship duration is 2 years, with a potential 1-year extension. The fellowship provides a competitive package, including a stipend, health insurance, and additional benefits.

Successful fellows may also apply for ICGEB Early Career Research Grants, enabling them to establish their own research programs as young Principal Investigators (PIs) in ICGEB Member States after completing the fellowship.

The ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Fellowship Program, named in honor of Professor Arturo Falaschi, offers five types of PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships for scientists from ICGEB Member States. These fellowships support research in ICGEB labs located in Trieste, New Delhi, or Cape Town.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Postdoctoral
• Institution(s): ICGEB
• Study Locations: Trieste, Italy / New Delhi, India / Cape Town, South Africa
• Focus Areas: Life Sciences
• Program Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of a 1-year extension
• Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 (Applications open on October 1)

Scholarship Coverage

The Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships provide the following benefits:

• Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): €2,000, New Delhi (India): US$1,590, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 23,000
• Travel expenses: Coverage for travel from the home country to the ICGEB lab and return travel at the end of the fellowship
• Health insurance: Full medical coverage during the fellowship
• Research costs: Funded by the research group’s budget
• Visa costs: Reimbursement for visa/permit application and renewal
• Meeting participation: Support for attending meetings and courses (provided by the Group Leader or PI)
• Family support: No financial or administrative support is provided for family members

Accommodation

• ICGEB Trieste: No on-campus accommodation, but fellows receive a list of housing options
• ICGEB New Delhi: Guest house accommodation on a twin-share basis at a nominal rate
• ICGEB Cape Town: Accommodation arrangements provided prior to arrival

Eligibility Criteria for Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Language Requirement: Proficiency in English
• Eligible Countries: Must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State
• Degree Requirements: Must hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences
• At least 3 years of research experience
• Preference for candidates under the age of 35

How to Apply for Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships?

Please follow the steps below to apply for the Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships:

(1) Create an account and start your application here.

(2) You will need to provide the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Proposed research plan
• PhD degree certificate
• Personal statement
• Three reference letters, with at least one from a faculty member of your most recent university

Website

For more details, visit the official website.