FEBS PROBio-Africa Fellowships 2027
PROBio-Africa Fellowships fund African PhD students and early postdoctoral researchers for three to six months of molecular life sciences research in a FEBS-country host laboratory.
| Amount / funding | Maximum EUR 10,500 (travel up to EUR 2,000 plus living allowance EUR 8,500 for 6 months; EUR 7,100 for 5 months, EUR 5,700 for 4 months, EUR 4,300 for 3 months); visits 3-6 months in a FEBS-country host laboratory |
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| Deadline | Call opens Spring 2027; exact dates to be announced |
| Start date | Visit dates in 2027 as agreed with the host laboratory |
| Level | PhD, Postdoc |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
PROBio-Africa Fellowships fund African PhD students and early postdoctoral researchers for three to six months of molecular life sciences research in a FEBS-country host laboratory.
Minimum requirements
African PhD students affiliated with FASBMB, or African postdoctoral researchers and new researchers within 5 years of their PhD; joint FEBS, IUBMB and FASBMB programme; application documents in English via the online platform
Application checklist
- Research proposal of no more than 2 A4 pages
- Budget in EUR
- Short CV with publications
- Transcripts (PhD students)
- FASBMB membership certificate
- Proof of English proficiency
- Recommendation letter
- Host agreement letter
- Host supervisor papers list
- Host FEBS membership certificate
Application tips
- Prepare the two-page proposal and EUR budget together so the budget matches the planned visit length
- Get the FASBMB membership certificate early, since it proves eligibility
- Choose a host laboratory in a FEBS country and confirm the host supervisor's FEBS membership
- Watch for the Spring 2027 call opening, since exact dates are still to be announced
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: molecular life sciences, biochemistry