ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences and
Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) is funding predoctoral
fellowships positions in optics and photonics in Spain. International
applicants are eligible for applying this position. Applicants with
disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have
Master’s-equivalent degree. Applicant must have degree in a field of science
and engineering related to optics and photonics. Application should be
submitted online.
Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) is funding predoctoral
fellowships positions in optics and photonics in Spain. International
applicants are eligible for applying this position. Applicants with
disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have
Master’s-equivalent degree. Applicant must have degree in a field of science
and engineering related to optics and photonics. Application should be
submitted online.
Study Subject(s): The
fellowship is provided to study Optics and Photonics at ICFO in Spain.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing PhD degree level at The
Institute of Photonic Sciences, Spain.
Scholarship Provider: ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences, in
collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain
fellowship is provided to study Optics and Photonics at ICFO in Spain.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing PhD degree level at The
Institute of Photonic Sciences, Spain.
Scholarship Provider: ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences, in
collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain
Eligibility:-The
ICFO-UPC PhD Fellowship Program welcomes applications from individuals with
backgrounds in any scientific disciplines related to optics and photonics.
-Candidates must have obtained an equivalent to 300 ECTS in their previous
studies, out of which a minimum of 60 ECTS must have been obtained in
postgraduate studies.
-An internationally-recognized Master’s-equivalent degree is compulsory for
starting PhD-studies in Spain. The degree must be in a field of science and
engineering related to optics and photonics.
-Suitable backgrounds include optics, physics, mathematics, electronics,
engineering, chemistry and biology.
-Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
-No restrictions of citizenship or gender apply to the ICFO-UPC Fellowships.
ICFO-UPC PhD Fellowship Program welcomes applications from individuals with
backgrounds in any scientific disciplines related to optics and photonics.
-Candidates must have obtained an equivalent to 300 ECTS in their previous
studies, out of which a minimum of 60 ECTS must have been obtained in
postgraduate studies.
-An internationally-recognized Master’s-equivalent degree is compulsory for
starting PhD-studies in Spain. The degree must be in a field of science and
engineering related to optics and photonics.
-Suitable backgrounds include optics, physics, mathematics, electronics,
engineering, chemistry and biology.
-Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
-No restrictions of citizenship or gender apply to the ICFO-UPC Fellowships.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International students can apply for this PhD
fellowship.
Countries: International students can apply for this PhD
fellowship.
Scholarship Description: ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences, in collaboration with the
Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), is offering predoctoral fellowships
to well-qualified graduate students who wish to obtain a doctoral degree in any
of the photonics-related research fields. PhD students will be enrolled in the
PhD Program in Photonics that targets the most advanced topics in optical
sciences and technologies, and will have access to cutting-edge experimental
infrastructures, specialized seminars, tailor-made training programs and active
mentoring by ICFO Group Leaders. Entrepreneurship, commercialization techniques
and seminars in the area of professional and personal development are also an
integral part of the curricula.
Research lines include, but are not limited to:
– Biophotonics and photo-medicine
– Graphene opto-electronics
– Nanophotonics and Nanotechnology
– Nonlinear Optics and Frequency conversion
– Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
– Atto-science and Ultrafast Laser Science
– Optical Sensing and Optoelectronics
– Green Photonics and Photovoltaics
– Nanoscopy and Super-resolution Imaging
Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), is offering predoctoral fellowships
to well-qualified graduate students who wish to obtain a doctoral degree in any
of the photonics-related research fields. PhD students will be enrolled in the
PhD Program in Photonics that targets the most advanced topics in optical
sciences and technologies, and will have access to cutting-edge experimental
infrastructures, specialized seminars, tailor-made training programs and active
mentoring by ICFO Group Leaders. Entrepreneurship, commercialization techniques
and seminars in the area of professional and personal development are also an
integral part of the curricula.
Research lines include, but are not limited to:
– Biophotonics and photo-medicine
– Graphene opto-electronics
– Nanophotonics and Nanotechnology
– Nonlinear Optics and Frequency conversion
– Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
– Atto-science and Ultrafast Laser Science
– Optical Sensing and Optoelectronics
– Green Photonics and Photovoltaics
– Nanoscopy and Super-resolution Imaging
Notification: Applicants
will be notified the results of the first evaluation stage by July 31, 2013.If
an applicant has been selected for the second evaluation stage, the interested
group leaders of ICFO will contact personally with that candidate in order to
determine research interests or suitability of the candidate for the interested
research group. This second evaluation period is designated to be finished
ideally by September 15, 2013. All candidates will be notified of the decision
in their case. In case of positive evaluation, the candidate will receive an
official offer from the ICFO. The selected candidate will have 2 weeks to
confirm his/ her decision.
will be notified the results of the first evaluation stage by July 31, 2013.If
an applicant has been selected for the second evaluation stage, the interested
group leaders of ICFO will contact personally with that candidate in order to
determine research interests or suitability of the candidate for the interested
research group. This second evaluation period is designated to be finished
ideally by September 15, 2013. All candidates will be notified of the decision
in their case. In case of positive evaluation, the candidate will receive an
official offer from the ICFO. The selected candidate will have 2 weeks to
confirm his/ her decision.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is online. To apply for a PhD fellowship position with ICFO, suitable
candidates are requested to submit (in English):
– A presentation letter with declaration of research interests,
– A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details,
– Scanned copies of your complete (Bachelor’s and Master’s equivalent)
University academic transcripts in English or Spanish,
– Scanned copies of the degree certificates, if available at the time of
application,
– The contact e-mail of at least two potential referees.
– 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.
of applying is online. To apply for a PhD fellowship position with ICFO, suitable
candidates are requested to submit (in English):
– A presentation letter with declaration of research interests,
– A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details,
– Scanned copies of your complete (Bachelor’s and Master’s equivalent)
University academic transcripts in English or Spanish,
– Scanned copies of the degree certificates, if available at the time of
application,
– The contact e-mail of at least two potential referees.
– 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.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 30th of June, 2013.