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A central part of ICFO's mission is the education of young scientists through their participation in cutting-edge research, and specialized courses and programs, very specially the unique ICFO+ program.

Education and training at ICFO happens at all levels, from undergraduate students, PhD students to postdoctoral researchers. Furthermore, ICFO's teaching is based on several components: research projects, courses and seminars.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Undergraduate students from any Universities in the world are invited to carry out research projects at ICFO. Selected students are given the opportunity to participate in ICFO's rich scientific life and to benefit from the experience of ICFO researchers.

The ICFO Undergraduate Student program offers research opportunities in all ICFO groups. Interested students are requested to browse the Research pages to identify the groups that may better meet their interests, and subsequently to submit a full CV and a letter stating their interests to .

Every year Caixa Catalunya Obra Social and ICFO team up to offer a limited number of Summer Research Fellowships addressed to outstanding undergraduate students attending the last two years of their studies, to carry out a research project at ICFO. Calls for undergraduate students are published in the Job Openings page every spring.

PhD STUDENTS

Most PhD students at ICFO are enrolled in our Photonics PhD Program. Students enrolled in eligible programs at other Universities may also conduct their research at ICFO. Students who do not hold a Master equivalent degree may register in the Master in Photonics during their first year.

The ICFO PhD program offers research opportunities in all ICFO groups. Interested students are requested to browse the Research pages to identify the groups that may better meet their interests.

The course of studies includes a special educational package named ICFO+, which offers unique opportunities in the area of professional and personal development.

ICFO's PhD students will be requested to secure a 4-year fellowship to cover their tuition and living expenses in Barcelona. Calls for ICFO fellowships are regularly published in the Job Openings page.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

Postdoctoral researchers coming from all institutions around the world have the opportunity to carry out research projects at ICFO and to advance their careers by working under the supervision and advice of ICFO's group leaders.

ICFO aims at providing an exceptional environment for developing cutting-edge research projects in all its research areas.

The ICFO Postdoctoral program offers research opportunities in all ICFO groups. Interested young scientists are requested to browse the Research pages to identify the groups that may better meet their interests.

Please, browse the Job openings pages for current postdoctoral positions or contact group leaders for further information.

Links

PhD in Photonics

ICFO+

Seminars

Master in Photonics

Master in Photomedicine

ICFO-OSA Student Chapter
PhD Students at ICFO have started an OSA Student Chapter. Browse http://osa.icfo.es to get information about educational activities.

Job Openings

 
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