Programme description
The ICN2 offers a competitive PhD Programme to talented students who wish to develop a research career at one of the top European institutions in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Selected students will have the opportunity to develop their PhD thesis in a topic at the cutting‑edge of nanoresearch in a stimulating environment with access to outstanding research infrastructure.
Selected candidates will benefit from the ICN2 PhD Programme, which comprises a structured training path with scientific seminars, and technical and transferable skills training throughout the duration of their PhD, plus periodical monitoring and evaluation activities. The objective is to provide students with all the support they need for the proper development of their research career.
The ICN2 actively promotes international and interdisciplinary research. As such, our PhD students are strongly encouraged to undertake mobility actions, like research visits abroad (including industrial placements), collaborations with national and international partners,



and conference and workshop attendance. The overall goal is to maximise the student’s career prospects after completing their PhD, improving their chances of continuing their research at prominent institutions worldwide in academia and/or industry.
Research areas and groups
Selected candidates will carry out their research in cross‑disciplinary research areas and/or application areas such as the ones listed below:
CROSS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH
- Nanomaterials & Nanofabrication
- Nanocharacterisation
- Modelling and simulation

APPLICATION AREAS OF RESEARCH
- Health
- Energy
- Environment
- Information, communication and quantum technologies

Candidates can review the research lines here:
During the application process, candidates will be asked to select the ICN2 research group(s) they would like to join. Please visit the profiles of our groups at
Requirements
Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:
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📌 PhD Programme 2026 Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (España)
🏢 Barcelona Institute Of Science And Technology (Bist)
📍 España