IBEC aims to train the next generation of researchers in bioengineering for future medicine, active ageing, and regenerative therapies. Thanks to IBEC’s interdisciplinarity, the most recent technical and technological approaches developed for research in the biomedical sciences are available. Young researchers can acquire experience and practical training day-to-day in imaging techniques, nanomaterials technology, stem cells, nanofabrication, biosensors, biosignal interpretation, lab-on-a-chip approaches, mechanobiology, biomaterials, nanorobots and many more.
For this call, the INPhINIT Programme is divided into two different frames:
• INPhINIT – INCOMING: 35 PhD fellowships for researchers willing to carry out their PhD project in research centers accredited with the Spanish Seal of Excellence Severo Ochoa, María de Maeztu or Health Institute Carlos III and Portuguese units accredited as “excellent” or “exceptional” according to the evaluation of the Fundação de Ciência e Tecnologia. This frame is addressed exclusively to STEM disciplines: life sciences and health, experimental sciences, physics, chemistry and mathematics. Candidates must have resided or carried out their main activity in Spain for less than 12 months in the last 3 years.
• INPhINIT – RETAINING: 30 PhD fellowships for researchers willing to carry out their PhD project in any research domain and any university or research center in Spain or Portugal. Candidates must have resided or carried out their main activity in the same country, either Spain, or Portugal, more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
In addition, researchers establish a personal career development plan including transnational, intersectoral and interdisciplinary mobility opportunities, and attend a full range of complementary training courses and workshops.
Further information about Ph.D. projects at IBEC here
Useful dates for the INPhINIT – INCOMING frame:
6th February 2019: Deadline for applications
20th February 2019: Deadline for submitting the language certificate
23rd April 2019: Notification of the shortlist result
28th and 29th May 2019: Face-to-face interviews in Barcelona
4th June 2019: Publication of the final list of selected candidates
September-November 2019: Start of the fellowships
Useful dates for the INPhINIT – RETAINING frame:
27th February 2019: Deadline for applications
13th March 2019: Deadline for submitting the language certificate.
24th May 2019: Notification of the shortlist results
19th – 20th – 21st June 2019: Face-to-face interviews in Barcelona.
2nd July 2019: Publication of the final list of selected candidates.
September-November 2019: Start of the fellowships
Who we are?
The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (in charge of research and innovation policy in Spain), which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer.
IBEC’s mission is to develop international high-quality interdisciplinary research that, while creating knowledge, contributes to making a better quality of life, improving health and creating wealth. A close link with key universities, reference hospitals and corporations, are assets that facilitate achieving the mission.
IBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC).
IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and is managing 3.800 square meters facilities, 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 300 people from 30 different countries. www.ibecbarcelona.eu
