ICIQ FULLY-FUNDED PhD PROGRAMME 2026 - SECOND CALL

Program Overview

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The Fully‑Funded PhD Programme offered by the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is aimed at exceptional graduate students from around the world. It supports enrolment in a training and research programme in chemistry leading to the completion of a Doctoral Thesis in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The programme contributes to professional career development in academia and industry.

Objectives

• The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader in a creative and stimulating scientific environment.
  
• Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.
  
• Opportunities for complementary training in technical and soft skills—including seminars, hands‑on training with state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development.
  

Eligibility

Graduate students who have a Master’s or an equivalent degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, completed by the time of enrolment, are eligible. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, strong commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English.

Available Positions

• Supervisor: Dr. Luis Escobar
  Project title: Self‑assembly of hybrid synthetic‑biological systems for fundamental and biomedical applications.
  Number of positions: 1
  Reference: PhD 2026-06 LE
  
• Supervisor: Dr. Jesús San José, Prof. Mónica H. Pérez‑Temprano
  Project title: AI‑Accelerated Photochemical Upgrading of Pollutants in Flow.
  Number of positions: 1
  Reference: PhD 2026-07 JS
  
• Supervisor: Prof. Rubén Martín
  Project title: Catalytic Functionalization of sp3 C‑H sites by Means of Chain‑Walking.
  Number of positions: 1
  Reference: PhD 2026-08 RM
  
• Supervisor: Prof. Marcos García Suero
  Project title: Single‑Atom Skeletal Editing to Impact Drug Discovery and Chemical Biology.
  Number of positions: 1
  Reference: PhD 2026-09 MG
  
• Supervisor: Prof. José A. Berrocal
  Project title: Machine‑learning‑driven discovery of mechanophores.
  Number of positions: 1
  Reference: PhD 2026-10 JB
  
• Supervisor: Prof. Beatriz Prieto‑Simón, Eugenia Martínez‑Ferrero
  Project title: Multi‑functional sensors for prompt diagnosis and therapy guidance.
  Number of positions: 1
  Reference: PhD 2026-11 BP/EMF
  
• Supervisor: Prof. Emilio Palomares
  Project title: Materials for Energy.
  Number of positions: 2
  Reference: PhD 2026-12/13 EP
  

Timeline

Call opening: 25 May 2026

Call deadline: 28 June 2026

Notification to candidates: 13 July 2026

Start of fellowships: Fall 2026
Benefits & Conditions

• Pre‑doctoral contract regulated under Spanish Law 14/2011. Contract is renewed annually for up to 4 years subject to satisfactory performance.
  
• Gross yearly salary varies by PhD year:
  • First and second year: 19,007.22 € per year
  • Third year: 20,364.88 € per year
  • Fourth year: 25,456.10 € per year
  
• Full social security coverage, access to public health care, pension and unemployment benefits.
  
• Enrolment costs are covered by ICIQ and reimbursed later.
  
• Commitment to full‑time work at ICIQ; no other fellowship or regular income allowed.
  

Equity & Work‑Life Balance

ICIQ follows a gender equality policy and a non‑discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability. xqbhyrx Flexible working hours are offered to promote work‑life balance.

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