SPIE@ICFO Maria Yzuel Fellowship Awards - Fellowship Awards for Female Undergraduate and Master... (# of pos: 3)

The award covered by this program includes funding up to 12 months.

The start date is flexible, but must be no later than December 2022.

The stay will have to be formalized by a training agreement  between the student’s home university/institution and ICFO. Please, note that any potential offer for a fellowship at ICFO is subject to the previous verification of viability of said training agreement.

For students living in Catalunya , the fellowship include a stipend of 300 euros monthly gross, for full-time dedication.

For students that do not live in Catalunya , the fellowship include a stipend of 600 euros monthly gross, for full-time dedication. Eligible travel expenses are also covered.

1st step: Submit your application

To apply for a fellowship, suitable candidates are requested to submit the following documents (in English):

• A presentation/motivation letter  stating research group (s) of interest and answering the question: why this fellowship will benefit your career?
• A Curriculum Vitae , including contact details, in English.
• A scanned copy of the academic transcripts for the undergraduate  and postgraduate (if applies), in English or Spanish.
• Name and contact details of one potential referee . For candidates shortlisted for interview, this referee will be automatically contacted by ICFO requesting them to provide a reference letter.

The deadline for submission of the application material, is May 22, 2022.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure all required application material (see above), is complete by the time of deadline, in order to be considered.

2nd step: Review process

Selection of Fellows is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of academic records and personal achievements. Proactive attitudes, participation in community activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.

In a first revision stage, applications will first be reviewed to assure that they meet the eligibility requirements and conditions and candidates will be notified accordingly by the begining of June 2022 , at the latest.

In the second step of the selection procedure, shortlisted candidates will receive invitations for videoconference interviews with the selection committee and ICFO Group/Team Leaders, planned to take place on mid-June 2022 .

Fellowship offers will be made to the successful candidates shortly after the interviews, on the end of May 2022 , at the latest.

At all stages of the process, candidates may contact ICFO Human Resources and Education via [email protected] .