PhD ICT Research Positions: The Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona is inviting applications for PhD ICT Research Positions for the academic year 2026-2027. These fellowships are targeted at outstanding predoctoral researchers in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and provide essential support for a successful research career.
Designation
Predoctoral Research Contracts (PRC)
Overview Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Institution | Department / School of Engineering, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona |
| Research Areas | Various ICT research areas |
| Duration | Maximum of four years (renewed yearly) |
| Fellowship Types | Teaching PRC, Teaching-Project PRC, Project PRC |
| Start Date | November 1, 2026 |
Research Areas
Candidates can pursue doctoral studies in various research areas within the ICT field, guided by selected supervisors.
Location
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Candidates must have submitted a PhD application.
- Only applicants accepted into the PhD program are eligible for the fellowship.
- Knowledge of Spanish or Catalan required after the first year for teaching roles.
Description
The fellowships are designed for exceptional predoctoral researchers to engage in comprehensive research in various ICT fields. The fellowships include teaching responsibilities depending on the selected type:
- Teaching PRC: 45 hours of teaching assistance annually.
- Teaching-Project PRC: 45 hours of teaching assistance plus project-related tasks.
- Project PRC: Involvement in project tasks without teaching responsibilities.
Monthly gross salaries begin at €1,522.47 in the first year and can increase to €2,039.02 by the fourth year.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should identify one or more ICT research supervisors and contact them prior to applying. The application for the fellowship must be paired with an admissions application to the PhD program, managed by the University Admission Office.
For application instructions, click here.
Last Date to Apply
The application period is divided into five phases:
- First Period: November 14, 2025 – January 14, 2026
- Second Period: January 15, 2026 – March 4, 2026
- Third Period: March 5, 2026 – April 27, 2026
- Fourth Period: April 28, 2026 – June 5, 2026
- Fifth Period: June 6, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Early applications are highly encouraged, especially for candidates from outside the EU.
For further inquiries, contact: phd.engineering@upf.edu.
