Program Overview

The Fully‑Funded PhD Programme offered by the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) supports exceptional graduate students worldwide in a research and training programme culminating in a doctoral thesis in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The programme aims to foster professional development in academia and industry through training, research, and career development.

Key Features

• Performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader.
• Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.
• Complementary training in technical and soft skills, including seminars, hands‑on instrumentation use, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills, and career development.
• Yearly personalized t...