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TERRA-MED (coord. Euroregion Pyrenees-Mediterranean) · ICIQ (Fundació Institut Català d’Investigació Química)

TERRA-MED doctoral contract at ICIQ (Tarragona)

Deadline
50 days left
Level
Doctorate
Country
Spain
Language
English

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This is a TERRA-MED doctoral contract at ICIQ in Spain for researchers holding a master’s degree. The position covers salary, social security, tuition fees, paid annual leave and health insurance, with a mandatory secondment to the co-supervising institution. Applications must be submitted through the dedicated portal by 31 December 2026.

Verified on 9 November 2026

The TERRA-MED programme offers two PhD positions in chemistry at ICIQ in Spain for master's degree holders: the contract includes a salary, social security, tuition fees, and paid leave, with applications closing on 31 December 2026. Applications close on 31 December 2026, that is in 50 days.

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How to apply

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Candidature via portail dédié

    “Applications for the TERRA-MED Doctoral Programme must be submitted through the dedicated application portal, accessible via the “Apply now” button on this page.”

  • Master requis

    “All candidates must hold their Master’s degree or equivalent by the application deadline.”

  • Règle de mobilité MSCA

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Ne pas détenir de doctorat

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Niveau d'anglais minimum B2

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Assets

  • Double PhD / co-tutelle

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Watch points

  • Dates multiples (financeur vs établissements)

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The real trap is the MSCA mobility rule: your nationality is not what blocks you, but your stays and main activity during the 36-month window. The right move is to reconstruct 2024, 2025 and 2026 without gaps, then prepare clean proof before entering the portal. The second lock is having the master’s degree in hand by the deadline, so do not rely on an approximate graduation status. For English, choose the simplest acceptable proof immediately, then apply through the portal.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2026-2027

Salary and benefits

  • TuitionFull coverage of university tuition fees
  • SalaryUn salaire brut annuel supérieur aux exigences MSCA, incluant indemnités de mobilité
  • Couverture sécurité socialeFull social security coverage
  • Congés payésPaid annual leave per year
  • Frais de scolaritéFull coverage of university tuition fees
  • SecondmentsSecondment de 9 à 12 mois obligatoire vers l'institution co-supervisante

Also covered: Health insurance

Countries covered

Early-career researchers of any nationality may apply, provided they comply with the mobility rule linked to Spain and France. English can be demonstrated through several routes, including Duolingo 100, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge, or a university statement if the master’s degree was taught entirely in English. Exemptions also exist for certain profiles.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Narrative CVCV narratif renseigné directement via le portail de candidature
  • Cover letterLettre de motivation renseignée via le portail de candidature
  • Understanding of the Research project topicEssai court démontrant la compréhension du sujet de recherche proposé
  • Master’s degree certificate and transcriptsCopies du diplôme de Master (ou équivalent) et des relevés de notes officiels
  • Preuve de niveau d'anglaisCertificat de langue (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS min 5.5, Cambridge, Duolingo min 100) ou lettre de l'université attestant que le Master a été entièrement enseigné en anglais
  • Documents de résidence (mobility rule)Justificatifs de résidence principale pour 2024, 2025, 2026 (facture, inscription universitaire, autre) dans un seul fichier PDF, avec traduction informelle si nécessaire

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What we verified

Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.

  • Date limite de candidature lue dans le code : 2026-12-31

    Method: Lecture du champ JobPosting.validThrough et du texte de l'offre sur la page ICIQ · 9 November 2026

  • Ouverture des candidatures le 15/10/2026

    Method: Lecture du texte 'Applications Open: 15 October, 2026' sur la page How to apply et date de publication ICIQ · 9 November 2026

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