The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 call for Severo Ochoa Excellence PhD Fellowships. These fellowships are aimed at outstanding candidates from Spain and abroad who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in fundamental physics within one of IFAE’s research groups. For the 2025–2026 academic year, IFAE will offer up to 8 PhD fellowships to young scientists eager to contribute to cutting-edge research in areas such as particle physics, astrophysics, cosmology, gravitational waves, neutrino physics, medical physics and quantum technologies.
About IFAE
Located at the campus of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, IFAE is a leading research centre in fundamental physics. It has been recognized for the third time as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre of Excellence (2025–2028) by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, a distinction awarded to institutions that demonstrate international leadership in research, training, outreach, and technology transfer.
Training the Next Generation
IFAE is committed to empowering future scientists and engineers by providing:
- Tailored training in advanced research methods and transferable skills.
- International exchanges to foster global exposure and collaboration.
- Interdisciplinary learning opportunities that prepare fellows for tomorrow’s discoveries.
Attracting and Empowering Talent
Through this programme, IFAE aims to attract outstanding PhD candidates and nurture them into future scientific leaders. Equity, inclusion, and diversity are central to our mission, with special efforts to promote gender balance and international participation. Research Groups Offering Fellowships The following IFAE research groups are offering PhD positions in this call:
- ATLAS Link to job post
- Theory – Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) Link to job post
- Gamma Rays Group Link to job post
- Neutrinos Group Link to job post
- Medical Physics Group Link to job post
- Gravitational Waves Group Link to job post
- Quantum Computing Technologies Link to job post
- Theory – Standard Model Link to job post
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the specific PhD positions available in each research group. Detailed descriptions of the research projects, supervisors, and application requirements can be found in the dedicated job posts linked above. Explore the opportunities, choose the project that matches your interests, and join IFAE to pursue your PhD in one of the world’s leading centres for fundamental physics.
Funding Statement
Financiado por MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033, en el marco de la acreditación de excelencia Severo Ochoa CEX2024-001441-S (2025–2028).
