ICFO
is now accepting applications for fellowships for PhD programme. Applicants of
all nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
is now accepting applications for fellowships for PhD programme. Applicants of
all nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
As
an institution, ICFO strives to be a resource for science, technology and
talent and to provide ICFO researchers with unique skills to become successful
and independent future leaders, both in the academic and industrial worlds.
an institution, ICFO strives to be a resource for science, technology and
talent and to provide ICFO researchers with unique skills to become successful
and independent future leaders, both in the academic and industrial worlds.
The
main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive
educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of
the students.
main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive
educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of
the students.
In
order to be eligible applicants must have a high working knowledge
of English.
order to be eligible applicants must have a high working knowledge
of English.
Scholarship Description:
Application deadline: February 25, 2018
Course Level:
Fellowships are available for pursuing PhD programme.
Fellowships are available for pursuing PhD programme.
Study Subject: Fellowships will be offered
across all ICFO research groups in the following research areas:
across all ICFO research groups in the following research areas:
- Biophysics & Biomedical Optics
- Optical
Sensing, Optoelectronics & Photovoltaics - Nonlinear
Optics, Ultrafast Optics & Atto-Physics - Nanophotonics,
Optomechanics & Nanomechanics - Experimental
Quantum Optics & Quantum Information - Theoretical
Nanophotonics, Quantum Optics & Quantum Information - Scholarship
Award: Fellowships include medical care coverage and work accident
insurance through the Spanish social security system, providing access to
the Spanish public health care system.
Nationality: International
Number of Scholarships: Up to 15 PhD-fellowship
positions are available.
positions are available.
Scholarship can be taken in Spain
Eligibility for the
Scholarship:
Eligible Countries: Applicants of all
nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet
following criteria:
following criteria:
- Have an
internationally-recognized Master-equivalent degree. The degree must be in
a field of science and engineering related to the ICFO research
activities. Degrees issued within the European Higher Education Area
(EHEA) must have an equivalent to 300 ECTS, out of which a minimum of 60
ECTS must have been obtained in postgraduate studies. Please, if in doubt
regarding your academic eligibility, contact us at jobs-at-icfo.eu. - Have an
excellent academic record, previous research experience and a strong
commitment for scientific research.
English Language Requirements: Applicants must have
high working knowledge of English.
high working knowledge of English.
Application Procedure:
- The
mode of application is online.
How to Apply:
- A Cover
Letter with declaration of research interests, - A
Curriculum Vitae, including contact details, - Scanned
copies of the complete (Bachelor and Master equivalent) academic
transcripts in English or Spanish, - Scanned
copies of the degree certificates, if available at the time of
application, - IMPORTANT:
The candidate should ask 2 referees, to be indicated in the online
application form, to send reference
letters directly jobs-at-icfo.eu before the application
deadline. - The
print-out of the equivalence calculation of your academic results/
GPA accomplished via http://www.foreigncredits.com/Resources/GPA-Calculator/ - If
available, scanned copy of standardized test results (GRE, TOEFL, etc.).
Note that submission of test results is optional, but they can be
particularly helpful for evaluating candidates with degrees obtained
outside the European Higher Education Area.
