ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Catalonia – BarcelonaTech (UPC) invites application for PhD fellowships. Applicants must have obtained an internationally-recognized degree, preferably in physics, equivalent to 300 ECTS in their previous studies, out of which a minimum of 60 ECTS must have been obtained in Master-equivalent studies, compulsory for starting PhD-studies in Spain. The fellowships are offered for periods of one year, renewable for a total of four years. The application deadline is 31st August 2014.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in any of the photonics-related research fields.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing PhD research programme.
Scholarship Provider: ICFO, in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Catalonia – BarcelonaTech
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain
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( votes)Eligibility: Candidates must have obtained an internationally-recognized degree, preferably in physics, equivalent to 300 ECTS in their previous studies, out of which a minimum of 60 ECTS must have been obtained in Master-equivalent studies, compulsory for starting PhD-studies in Spain. The candidate should have a proven track record of excellence in academics and research. Experience in nanophotonics, condensed-matter physics, and quantum physics is greatly appreciated.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants can apply for these PhD fellowships.
Scholarship Description: 
ICFO, in collaboration with the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC), is offering a predoctoral fellowship to well-qualified graduate students who wish to enhance his/her scientific career in a friendly and stimulating environment, as well as to obtain a doctoral degree in any of the photonics-related research fields. ICFO PhD students are enrolled in the PhD Program in Photonics that targets the most advanced topics in optical sciences and technologies, and 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.
Duration of award(s): The fellowships are offered for periods of one year, renewable for a total of four years. The annual renewal of the ICFO-UPC PhD fellowships is conditional on satisfactory performance in research and teaching activities, as well as on positive evaluation by the thesis director and the ICFO Board.
Selection Criteria: Selection of ICFO-UPC PhD Fellows is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of the academic record and personal achievements. Proactivity, participation in community activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.
Online Application: Applicants can apply online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st August 2014.