Iciq Severo Ochoa Predoctoral Fellowships – 2Nd Call 2025

Overview The ICIQ Severo Ochoa Predoctoral Fellowships for Researchers Training are aimed at exceptional graduate students from all over the world.The PhD studentships will support your enrolment in a training and research programme in the field of chemistry, ultimately leading to the completion of a PhD in Chemistry in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV).The PhD will be ascribed to the project CEX***********-S, funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades / Agencia Estatal de Investigación (MICIU/AEI) under the **** C&E "Severo Ochoa" call for proposals.ICIQ provides a personalised annual training programme for PhD students called SHARP (Severo Ochoa PhD Training Programme), which occurs over two weeks and focuses on their specific PhD year.Program Details The PhD trainees will receive comprehensive training to successfully prepare for their professional career in academia or industry.The Thesis project will be supervised by two ICIQ Group Leaders (supervisor and co‑supervisor) to ensure that the PhD student benefits from a multidisciplinary project and dual mentorship.A complementary training programme in both technical and soft skills is provided, including scientific seminars, hands‑on training, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development.Opportunities for short‑term placements in distinguished international research institutions are also offered.Eligibility CriteriaMaster or an equivalent degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or related disciplines, completed by October ****, allowing admission to a Spanish PhD programme by the time the fellowship starts.Individuals who already hold a PhD degree or who have previously benefited from a predoctoral training fellowship under the State Research, Development and Innovation Plan or any of the previous Spanish National Plans by MICIU/AEI are not eligible.English proficiency: evidence of B2 certificate, Cambridge First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent. The certificate is not mandatory but desirable; alternatively, late‑stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level. Applicants from the Anglosphere are exempt.Application ProcessApplications will be completed online via ICIQ's Career Portal. Email or any other means will be ineligible.Only one application per person will be considered; in case of multiple applications, only the first submitted will be taken into consideration.Attach the following documents (PDF, max two DIN A4 pages each):Full Curriculum Vitae (max two pages) including education, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants, awards and contact details for letters of recommendation.Personal statement describing your academic background, research experience and career goals.Official transcripts of BSc and MSc studies.Certified academic record of studies granting access to the PhD programme (BSc and MSc).Contact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors or researchers in industry.English proficiency evidence (B2 certificate, Cambridge First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent).Incomplete applications will not be considered.The application period opens on November 3 **** and closes at midnight (Spain time) on January 11 ****.Evaluation CriteriaAcademic and scientific‑technical career path of the candidate (up to 50 points). Sub‑criteria: scientific‑technical contributions (up to 45 points) and mobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points).Suitability of the candidate for the proposed research activities (up to 50 points). The candidate’s suitability will be evaluated based on prior training and experience, added value for their research career and the value they would contribute to the host institution and research groups.The threshold to be admitted to the programme will be 65 points. At the late stages of the selection process, short‑listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.Fellowship Conditions Predoctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research activities.The gross yearly salary is split into 12 monthly payments: first year €19,****** per year; subsequent years €24,****** per year. The amounts are stated according to the EPIF rules and Article 10.4 of the **** C&E call. They will be increased if the EPIF is updated.Full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, access to the Spanish public health care system, pension and unemployment benefits.Fellowship holders work full‑time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship funding with the same purpose or regular income.Scientific and Technical Monitoring Predoctoral researchers in training must report to the Agencia Estatal de Investigación on the activities carried out and the fulfilment of the training programme. Two reports are required: an interim report at month 20 and a final report covering the entire duration of the fellowship.Indicative CalendarCall opening: 3 November ****Call deadline: 11 January ****Evaluation and selection process: January ****Final resolution: from 9 February ****Available PositionsReference: CEX****-FPI-****** Supervisor: Prof. J. R. Galán‑Mascarós Co‑supervisor: Prof. Katherine Villa Gómez Title: Magnetically‑Enhanced Photocatalysis for Selective Oxidation of Organic Molecules Strategic research line: Renewable Energy VectorsReference: CEX****-FPI-****** Supervisor: Prof. Antoni Llobet Co‑supervisor: Prof. Beatriz Prieto‑Simón Title: Nanotechnology for Energy Applications Strategic research line: Renewable Energy VectorsReference: CEX****-FPI-****** Supervisor: Prof. Jordi Burés Co‑supervisor: Prof. Ruben Martin Title: Unravelling the mechanistic intricacies of catalytic chain‑walking reactions Strategic research line: Innovative CatalysisReference: CEX****-FPI-******* Supervisor: Prof. Mónica H. Pérez‑Temprano Co‑supervisor: Prof. Jordi Burés Title: Unveiling C(sp3)–H Activation Principles in Cp*Co(III) Catalysis for Innovative Synthetic Methodologies Strategic research line: Innovative CatalysisReference: CEX****-FPI-******* Supervisor: Prof. Núria López Co‑supervisor: Prof. Katherine Villa Gómez Title: Understanding and Predicting Magnetically‑Enhanced Photocatalysis for Selective Oxidation of Organic Molecules Strategic research line: Renewable Energy VectorsReference: CEX****-FPI-******* Supervisor: Prof. Katherine Villa Gómez Co‑supervisor: Prof. Beatriz Prieto‑Simón Title: NIR‑Driven Micromotors for Biofilm Eradication and Electrochemical Monitoring Strategic research line: Molecular MedicineReference: CEX****-FPI-******* Supervisor: Arjan W. Kleij Co‑supervisor: Mónica Pérez‑Temprano Title: Light‑driven cobalt catalysis Strategic research line: Innovative CatalysisReference: CEX****-FPI-******* Supervisor: José A. Berrocal Co‑supervisor: Pablo Ballester Title: Mechanoresponsive Polymers with Embedded Macrocycles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications Strategic research line: Molecular MedicineEEO Statement ICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a non‑discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr