ICIQ Severo Ochoa PhD Fellowships: The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is offering Severo Ochoa Predoctoral Fellowships for Researchers Training to exceptional graduate students from all over the world. These PhD studentships support enrolment in a chemistry research program, leading to a PhD in Chemistry in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV).
Designation: PhD Fellow
Table:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Chemistry or adjacent areas |
| Location | Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), Tarragona, Spain |
| Fellowship Duration | Up to 4 years (annual renewal subject to satisfactory performance) |
| Salary | Year 1: €19,574.52 per year (gross). Years 2-4: €24,468.15 per year (gross). |
| Benefits | Full social security coverage (access to Spanish public health care, pension and unemployment benefits), enrolment fees to a PhD program, funding for short stays in international research institutions. |
Research Area: Innovative Catalysis, Renewable Energy Vectors, and Molecular Medicine
Location: Tarragona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Candidates must have a Master’s or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related disciplines, completed by October 2026.
- The degree must allow admission to a Spanish PhD Program.
- Individuals already holding a PhD degree or those who have previously benefited from a predoctoral training fellowship under the ‘Plan Estatal de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación Tecnológica’ or any of the previous Spanish National Plans by MICIU/AEI are not eligible.
- Excellent academic record.
- Strong commitment to scientific research.
- Solid working knowledge of English.
Description:
The ICIQ Severo Ochoa Predoctoral Fellowships offer comprehensive training and research opportunities. Key aspects include:
- Research projects aligned with ICIQ’s strategic plan.
- Supervision by two ICIQ Group Leaders for multidisciplinary mentorship.
- Complementary training program in technical and soft skills (scientific seminars, hands-on training, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, communication skills, etc.).
- Personalized annual training program (SHARP – Severo Ochoa PhD Training Program).
- Opportunities for short-term placements in international research institutions.
Available Positions:
- CEX2024-FPI-2025-7: Magnetically-Enhanced Photocatalysis for Selective Oxidation of Organic Molecules
- Supervisor: Prof. J. R. Galán-Mascarós
- Co-supervisor: Prof. Katherine Villa Gómez
- Strategic research line: Renewable Energy Vectors
- CEX2024-FPI-2025-8: Nanotechnology for Energy Applications
- Supervisor: Prof. Antoni Llobet
- Co-supervisor: Prof. Beatriz Prieto-Simón
- Strategic research line: Renewable Energy Vectors
- CEX2024-FPI-2025-9: Unravelling the mechanistic intricacies of catalytic chain-walking reactions
- Supervisor: Prof. Jordi Burés
- Co-supervisor: Prof. Ruben Martin
- Strategic research line: Innovative Catalysis
- CEX2024-FPI-2025-10: Unveiling C(sp3)–H Activation Principles in Cp*Co(III) Catalysis for Innovative Synthetic Methodologies
- Supervisor: Prof. Mónica H. Pérez-Temprano
- Co-supervisor: Prof. Jordi Burés
- Strategic research line: Innovative Catalysis
- CEX2024-FPI-2025-11: Understanding and Predicting Magnetically-Enhanced Photocatalysis for Selective Oxidation of Organic Molecules
- Supervisor: Prof. Núria López
- Co-supervisor: Prof. Katherine Villa Gómez
- Strategic research line: Renewable Energy Vectors
- CEX2024-FPI-2025-12: NIR-Driven Micromotors for Biofilm Eradication and Electrochemical Monitoring
- Supervisor: Prof. Katherine Villa Gómez
- Co-supervisor: Prof. Beatriz Prieto-Simón
- Strategic research line: Molecular Medicine
- CEX2024-FPI-2025-13: Light-driven cobalt catalysis
- Supervisor: Arjan W. Kleij
- Co-supervisor: Mónica Pérez-Temprano
- Strategic research line: Innovative Catalysis
- CEX2024-FPI-2025-14: Mechanoresponsive Polymers with Embedded Macrocycles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
- Supervisor: José A. Berrocal
- Co-supervisor: Pablo Ballester
- Strategic research line: Molecular Medicine
How to Apply:
Applicants must apply online via ICIQ’s Career Portal. Applications sent by email or any other means will be ineligible.
Required documents:
- Full Curriculum Vitae (maximum two (2) DIN A4 pages, in PDF format).
- A personal statement (maximum two (2) DIN A4 pages, in PDF format).
- Official transcripts of BSc and MSc studies in PDF format.
- Contact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors, researchers in industry or other relevant individuals.
- English proficiency level.
Last Date for Apply: January 11, 2026 (midnight, Spain time)
