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Organisation Name:

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Grant Amount: up to €25,000

Application Deadline:

Jan 07, 2025

About Organisation

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is an autonomous international organization established in 1983 to promote advanced research in biotechnology and genetic engineering. Based in Italy, with laboratories in India, South Africa, and Argentina, ICGEB fosters collaboration in scientific research and provides support to Member States through training, capacity building, and joint research projects. Its goal is to contribute to the development of biotechnology to address global challenges in health, agriculture, and the environment.

About the Grant

The ICGEB Research Grants support collaborative research projects aimed at addressing scientific problems of significance in ICGEB Member States. Launched in 1988, the program promotes research in various fields, including human healthcare, industrial biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, and bioenergy. The grant offers up to €25,000 annually for up to three years, providing funding for consumables, equipment, literature, and travel/training costs. The program emphasizes international cooperation, encouraging projects that integrate research groups from multiple countries.

Who can Apply?

Researchers from ICGEB Member States, including India, can apply for these grants. Eligible applicants should be affiliated with universities or research institutes in these countries. The grants are open to researchers of all career stages, though special consideration is given to early-career scientists, particularly those who have spent at least two years abroad and have returned to an ICGEB Member State. Applicants must demonstrate collaboration with other countries and ICGEB groups.

How to Apply?

Submit the complete application online through the ICGEB portal by the deadline. Ensure endorsement from your country’s representative.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 07 January 2025, with endorsement by your country representative.

Last Date To Apply
07 Jan 2025

For more information, please visit the grant website here.