Summary

The ICIQ Summer Fellowship Programme offers a paid internship opportunity for undergraduate students in cutting-edge chemistry research, providing hands-on experience and mentorship at one of the leading scientific research institutes.

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Designation

Summer Fellow

FieldDetails
Research DurationUp to 3 months (June 1st – September 14th, 2026)
Stipend30€ per day (maximum 900€ per month)
Application DeadlineMarch 22, 2026

Research Area

  1. Machine Learning Models for Materials in Energy
  2. Computational Homogeneous Catalysis
  3. Programmable Micromotors Powered and Guided by Light
  4. Novel Synthetic and Mechanistic Tactics Using Earth-Abundant Transition Metal Catalysts
  5. Gold(I) Cavitands for Catalytic Small-Molecule Activation
  6. Materials for Energy
  7. Multi-functional sensors to monitor bacterial biofilm growth
  8. Dual Co/photo Catalysis for New Reaction Discovery
  9. Molecular redox catalysts for the generation of solar fuels
  10. Electrolyte-driven wetting, flooding, and salt deposition in commercial gas diffusion layers for CO₂ electrolysis

Location

10 Master’s Students at Universität Hamburg, Germany
Read more10 Master's Students at Universität Hamburg, Germany

Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ), Tarragona, Spain

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Undergraduate students in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
  • Preferably in their 3rd or last year of undergraduate study or having completed 50% of their credits.
  • Graduate students are not eligible.
  • Knowledge of visa requirements may be necessary for non-EU nationals.

Description

The ICIQ Summer Fellowship Programme offers up to 10 fellowships for undergraduates to engage in research at the forefront of chemistry. Fellows will be mentored by PhD students or postdoctoral researchers and will gain access to seminars and conferences. Interns will present a report on their research findings at the end of their stay. This program aims to provide students with valuable insights into research activities and enhance their academic career prospects.

How to Apply

Italian Government Scholarship for MSc and PhD Students
Read moreItalian Government Scholarship for MSc and PhD Students

Interested candidates must complete the application form available on the ICIQ Career Portal and submit the following documents:

  • Motivation Letter expressing interest and availability.
  • CV detailing academic and research background.
  • Academic Record (transcript of records).

Note: Applicants can select up to two research groups; the first choice will be prioritized.

Last Date to Apply

March 22, 2026

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