ICIQ FULLY-FUNDED PhD PROGRAMME 2026 – FIRST CALL

Overview

The Fully-Funded PhD Programme offered by the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) supports exceptional graduate students worldwide to enroll in a training and research programme in chemistry. The programme culminates in a Doctoral Thesis completed in partnership with Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) and contributes to professional career development in academia and industry.

Objectives

• Perform an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader in a creative and stimulating scientific environment.
• Participate in short stays at distinguished international research institutions.
• Receive complementary training in technical and soft skills: scientific 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 c...