Janko Jamnik Doctoral Scholarships: The National Institute of Chemistry is offering two Janko Jamnik Doctoral Scholarships aimed at attracting promising early-stage researchers in Chemistry and related fields. This competitive opportunity supports outstanding candidates through funding for their doctoral studies, including an employment contract, conference participation, and a six-month training program abroad.
Janko Jamnik Doctoral Scholarships for Promising Early-Stage Researchers
Designation
Doctoral Student – Associate – Z
Research Area
Chemistry and related sciences, including but not limited to:
- Chemical Technology
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Materials Science
Location
National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must complete their studies of the VII/2 level in Chemistry or related sciences by the end of September 2025.
- Must not have previously enrolled in doctoral studies.
- Must fulfill all conditions for enrollment in doctoral studies at the University of Ljubljana for the academic year 2025/2026.
Job Description
The selected candidates will:
- Engage in research under the mentorship of department heads at the National Institute of Chemistry.
- Attend one conference per year of their choice.
- Participate in a six-month training program abroad.
- Conduct their doctoral studies leading to a Ph.D. degree.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
- CV
- At least two letters of recommendation
- Letter of motivation (maximum one A4 page)
- An essay on one of the specified topics (maximum one A4 page)
Topics for the essay:
- Energy and the Environment in the Future: Enemies or Friends?
- How Artificial Intelligence Will Improve Life
- Are the Days of Genetic Diseases Numbered?
Applications should be sent to the National Institute of Chemistry with the reference “Open tender – Janko Jamnik Doctoral Scholarship” and the annotation “Do not open” to:
- Address: National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Email: ivana.popov.jovanovic(at)ki.si
Last Date to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 16 June 2025.
