Could you contribute to global advancement and collaboration in the molecular life sciences by hosting a PhD student or postdoctoral fellow from Africa in your lab for a short research stay?
The IUBMB-FEBS-FASBMB PROBio-Africa Programme (Promoting Research Opportunities for Biochemists in Africa) is a joint initiative between FEBS, the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) and the Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (FASBMB). This fellowships programme aims to enable PhD students and postdoctoral fellows from Africa to spend 1–6 months in the laboratory of a scientist in a FEBS country who belongs to a FEBS Constituent Society.
This opportunity provides awardees with access to technologies and expertise not readily available in their home countries, helping them develop their skills and contribute to capacity building in molecular life sciences upon their return.
Key details:
Eligibility for awardees: PhD students and postdoctoral fellows from Africa.
Fellowship support: Funding from FEBS and IUBMB to cover travel and living expenses (research costs are not covered).
Host laboratory requirements: Labs in FEBS countries with a FEBS Constituent Society member as the host scientist.
How you can help:
FEBS and IUBMB will compile a list of labs in FEBS countries willing to host fellows, which will be made available during the 2025 call for applicants (15 January – 1 March 2025). This list will help applicants connect directly with potential hosts to discuss suitability and research proposals, which they will include in their fellowship applications. A letter of agreement from the host lab is required as part of the application.
If you are interested in hosting a fellow as part of this initiative, please fill the Host Lab Form on the IUBMB website at your earliest convenience. Please note: you must be a member of a FEBS Constituent Society.
Your participation will play a vital role in fostering global collaboration and advancing molecular life sciences.
