Guidelines and Application Form – Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships
ICGEB
offers competitive Postdoctoral Fellowships in Life Sciences to highly
motivated scientists wishing to pursue postdoctoral research in a
world-class scientific environment. The Fellowships comprise a very
competitive package including stipend, health insurance and additional
benefits. The most successful fellows will also be eligible, upon
completion, to apply for ICGEB Early Career Research Grants to support
their own research programmes as young PIs upon return to an ICGEB
Member State.
Closing Dates for Applications: Extended to
15 APRIL and 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
Guidelines for Application
To Apply | Applicants should contact the ICGEB Group Leader/PI of their choice with a motivation letter, to determine availability of laboratory space and to define the research project proposal that will form an integral part of the application. | ||||
Eligibility | Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and
may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of
origin, unless they have been working abroad for, at least, the last 3
years and at the time of application. Degree requirements: applicants should hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have at least 3 years research experience. Preference is given to candidates below the age of 35. | ||||
Financial support | Duration: 2 years with the possibility of a 1-year extension. Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 2,000, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,590, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 18,750. Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB 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. All Research costs will be supported by the research group’s budget. Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed. Support for participation in Meetings and Courses is generally provided by the Group Leader / PI. ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme. | ||||
Submission | Please complete this application on line. Only one application per call is accepted for each candidate. | ||||
Selection | All submitted applications will be transmitted to the respective ICGEB Liaison Officer in the country of which you are a national for endorsement. Endorsement is a fundamental requirement for the Fellowship to be awarded. The ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee will evaluate complete and endorsed applications received by the closing date. The main criteria for selection include scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and potential benefit for the home country.The candidates will be notified of the outcome by e-mail as soon as possible following the closing date for applications. | ||||
Accommodation | ICGEB Trieste: A Housing Service is run through the Welcome Office – Friuli Venezia Giulia. ICGEB New Delhi: A Guest House is run on campus, on a twin-share basis, for a nominal rate.ICGEB Cape Town: Accommodation support is provided to fellows. Arrangements are agreed prior to arrival. | ||||
Starting Date | Trieste, Italy: 1 October 2020 / 1 February 2021 New Delhi, India: 1 October 2020 / 1 February 2021 Cape Town, South Africa: 1 October 2020 / 1 February 2021 https://www.icgeb.org/activities/fellowship/guidelines-and-application-form-arturo-falaschi-postdoctoral-fellowships/ |
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