This call is part of an ongoing collaboration between
The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and The Vall
d’Hebron University Hospital Foundation – Research Institute
(VHIR). With the aim to promote translational collaboration and
train the next generation of biomedical researchers with a focus on
bioengineering, IBEC and VHIR offer 2 fellowships for projects
co-supervised by group leaders from IBEC and from VHIR. Selected
fellows will spend around 50% of the time time of the fellowship at
VHIR. Please review the full call details by clicking the link
below (password: IBEC-VHIR2026) : IBEC-VHIR PhD Programme 2026
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS The IBEC-VHIR International PhD programme
fellowships offer a 4-year predoctoral contract at IBEC with the
following gross annual salary: 19,500 € for the first two years
23,713 € for the 3rd year 25,079.85 € for the 4th year In addition,
€6,860 is provided over the four-year period to cover mobility
expenses and doctoral programme enrolment fees. The salary includes
full social security coverage, including health and accident




insurance, pension contributions, and unemployment benefits.
Working conditions include: A 4-year contract (candidates who have
previously held a predoctoral contract for more than 6 months are
not eligible). 23 working days of paid annual leave. 9 personal
leave days per year. Work–life balance measures, including
maternity and paternity leave (16 weeks) and breastfeeding leave.
Versátil working hours. DURATION 4 years CANDIDATES PROFILE AND
ELEGIBILITY CRITERIA Candidates must have obtained a Bachelor’s and
Master’s degree, or hold an official qualification from a European
Higher Education Area institution with a minimum of 300 ECTS,
including at least 60 ECTS at Master’s level. Candidates expecting
to obtain these qualifications by October 2026 are also eligible to
apply. Candidates must be within 2 years of completion of their
Master’s degree or 5 years of completion of their Bachelor’s degree
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📌 IBEC-VHIR PhD Programme 2026 (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña