The FPI-ICIQ 2026 Call targets outstanding postgraduate students worldwide to support their participation in a training and research programme in chemistry, ultimately leading to a Doctoral Thesis. The Doctoral Thesis will be linked to a research project funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and the Fondo Social Europeo (FSE+) under the framework of the Call 2025 of Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento.The Ph D students granted will have the opportunity to develop their professional careers in the fields of academia and industry. This objective is achieved by:The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment.A complementary training programme in both technical and soft skills. The educational framework is designed to ensure a successful career: scientific seminars, hands‑on training in the use of state‑of‑the‑art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development. ICIQ provides a personalized annual training program for Ph D students called SHARP (Severo Ochoa Ph D Training Program), which occurs over two weeks each academic year, and focuses on their specific Ph D year.Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.The programme is addressed to highly qualified, motivated and talented graduate students with a strong interest in research in Chemistry or related fields. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, a deep commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English.The process of evaluation and selection guarantees the principles of competition, publicity and transparency.Available positionsIT is labeled as “Annex 1: Available positions” and lists the following supervisors and projects.Supervisor: Prof. Antonio M. Echavarren PablosProject (PID): Superelectrophilic Gold Carbenes: Synthesis and Synthetic Applications (CARBENGOLD)PID Project Reference: PID2025-167953 NB-I00Number of positions: 1Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-02 AESupervisor: Prof. Antoni Llobet DalmasesProject (PID): Molecules and Hybrid Molecular Materials for Sustainable Electrocatalytic Energy Applications (Molenergy)PID Project Reference: PID2025-168560 OB-I00Number of positions: 1Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-03 ALLSupervisor: Prof. Emilio J. Palomares Gil / Dra. Eugenia Martínez FerreroProject (PID):



Self‑assembled molecules for efficient solar cells to power CO2 electro‑reduction catalysts (SELFCO2)PID Project Reference: PID2025-168671 NB-I00Number of positions: 1Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-04 EP/EMFSupervisor: Prof. Julio Lloret FillolProject (PID): Renewable Electrosynthesis of Fine Intermediates and New Energy‑carriers: From Mechanisms to Solar Devices (REFINE)PID Project Reference: PID2025-168677 OB-I00Number of positions: 1Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-05 JLLSupervisor: Prof. Marcos García‑SueroProject (PID): Stereoselective late‑stage construction of chiral centers with a catalytic carbyne transfer platform (LATE‑CHIRAL)PID Project Reference: PID2025-168668 NB-I00Number of positions: 1Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-06 MGPreparation and Application Requirements1) Required documentationFull Curriculum Vitae (PDF) including academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants, awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes and other relevant merits.Personal statement describing academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two DIN A4 pages, PDF). Candidates must explain how they align with ICIQ and the Ph D training programme, and state the research group they wish to join.Official transcripts of BSc and MSc studies (PDF), with certified translation into English if necessary. Completion of the Master's degree at the time of enrolment is ntact details for letters of recommendation from two university professors, industry researchers, or other relevant individuals.Evidence of English proficiency (certificate or interview), e.G. B2, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent (not mandatory but desirable). Applicants from the Anglosphere are exempt.Application ProcessAll applications must be submitted online via the ICIQ’s Career Portal.Applicants submit one first choice project and may indicate a second option. Candidates may waive the second option if desired.Incomplete applications will not be considered.Eligibility CriteriaMaster’s or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, meeting Spanish Ph D admission requirements by the start of the fellowship (between Jan 1 and Jul 1,



2027).Open to graduate students of any nationality.Eligibility requirements are reviewed by ICIQ’s HR Unit before submission.Eligibility meets the evaluation criteria described below.Evaluation CriteriaCriteria 1 (up to 50 points): Academic and scientific‑technical career path of the candidate.A) Scientific‑technical contributions (up to 45 points).B) Mobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points).Criteria 2 (up to 50 points): Adequacy of the candidate to the research activities to be carried out.Assessment considers the added value to the candidate’s research career and the contribution to the institution and host research group.Evaluation and Selection ProcessEligibility checks; non‑eligible applications are rejected.Selection based on evaluation criteria.Short‑listed candidates may be invited for a personal interview.Final decision notified to all applicants; candidates may appeal within 10 days.Successful candidates must accept or decline the offer within five business days.ICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a non‑discrimination policy based on age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, language and disability. ICIQ also promotes a work‑life balance with versátil working hours.Fellowship ConditionsPh D fellowship holder considered pre‑doctoral contract under Spanish Law 14/2011.Regulated by the 2025 call of “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” and the “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2024‑2027.”Includes salary, enrolment fees for a Ph D program (up to 4 years) and fully funded short stays abroad.Renewal annually for up to 4 years; subject to satisfactoryperformance. Prior pre‑doctoral time deducted from the 48‑month total.Gross annual salary: €25,456.10 (subject to statutory adjustments). Minimum 75 % of comparable categories.Full social security coverage, Spanish public health care and pension/unemployment benefits.Option for a postdoctoral orientation phase after Ph D defense (up to 12 months). Total Ph D + postdoc not exceeding 48 months.Temporary interruption allowed under relevant law provisions without affecting total ntract effective upon student joining ICIQ.Full‑time commitment to ICIQ; no other comparable fellowship or regular income allowed.Scientific ReportingPre‑doctoral researchers must report activities to the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, using official templates. Two reports: intermediate at month 20 and a final covering the entire duration.

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