PhD Programme 2025 – ICIQ: The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is offering a Fully-Funded PhD Programme aimed at exceptional graduate students globally. This program supports students in enrolling in a training and research program in chemistry, leading to a Doctoral Thesis in collaboration with Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). It focuses on individual research projects under the mentorship of internationally renowned Group Leaders.
Designation
PhD Student
Research Area
- Chemistry
- Sustainable Catalysis
- Renewable Energies
- Molecular Medicine
Location
Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines (must be completed by the time of enrolment).
- Excellent academic record and strong commitment to scientific research.
- Solid working knowledge of English.
Description
The PhD programme includes:
- Individual research projects supervised by leading experts.
- Opportunities for international research collaborations and complementary training.
- A personalized annual training programme (SHARP) focusing on diverse skills relevant to academic and industrial careers.
- Competitive application process based on CV, personal statement, academic marks, English proficiency, and interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Grant Conditions
- Research personnel in training with a pre-doctoral contract regulated under Spanish Law.
- Salary structure:
- First and Second year: €18,180.41/year
- Third year: €19,479.01/year
- Fourth year: €24,348.77/year
- Full social security coverage and enrollment costs refunded for the PhD programme.
- Full-time commitment; incompatible with other fellowships.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates must complete the online application process via ICIQ’s Career Portal. Applications sent by email or in hard copy will not be considered. Only one application per person is allowed.
Last Date for Apply
June 29, 2025
Available Positions Table
| Supervisor | Project Title | Number of Positions | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Núria López | Large language Models and Agents in Heterogeneous Catalysis | 1 | PhD 2025-07 NL |
| Prof. Núria López | Electrochemical conversion towards a circular economy | 1 | PhD 2025-08 NL |
| Dr. Luis Escobar | Fundamental studies and applications of hybrid oligomers based on synthetic and biological scaffolds | 1 | PhD 2025-09 LE |
| Prof. JR Galán-Mascarós | Low temperature hydrogenation of dinitrogen to ammonia | 1 | PhD 2025-10 JR |
| Prof. Feliu Maseras | Computational study of material-supported homogenous complexes for the reduction of carbon dioxide | 1 | PhD 2025-11 FM |
| Dr. Elisabet Romero | Design and construction of bio-inspired chromophore-protein assemblies for sustainable solar cells | 1 | PhD 2025-12 ER |
| Prof. Emilio Palomares | Understanding the relationship between structure and performance of materials for energy applications | 2 | PhD 2025-13/14 EP |
| Prof. Julio Lloret | AI-driven robotics for catalyst development | 1 | PhD 2025-15 JLL |
| Prof. Rubén Martín | Chain-Walking as Enabling Vehicle for Remote Functionalization | 1 | PhD 2025-16 RM |
| Prof. Beatriz Prieto | Wearable biosensing technology to guide antibiotic therapy | 1 | PhD 2025-17 BP |
| Dr. Felipe Garcés/Prof. JR Galán-Mascarós | Materials Engineering: Towards efficient and cost-effective electrolyzer technologies (ECOTECH) | 1 | PhD 2025-18 FG/JR |
| Prof. Katherine Villa | Artificial Phototactic Microswimmers for Precise Light-Guided Navigation | 1 | PhD 2025-19 KV |
