The Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC) offers up to 19 scholarships to bachelor’s and Master’s degree for the introduction to a research career with a duration from 5 to 10 months, a salary of 600 € per month and an average of 20 hours per week, in-person in the context of CSIC’s JAE Intro ICU 2025 Programme. Specific requirements requested from applicants by each Training plan, in addition to the general ones established in the call, are detailed within each plan.

For more information, please contact the researcher of the training plan of your interest (adding in c.c. Carolina Doya (carolina.doya@iqac.csic.es)) with the subject: JAE Intro ICU and the training plan title. Deadline: 31st March 2025.

Would you like to perform your Master’s research project with us?

  • IQAC-01: Chemoselective reactions for the ligation of peptides and proteins.
    Researcher: Dr. Juan Bautista Blanco (juanbautista.blanco@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC-02: Synthesis and study of new thioesterase inhibitors for the treatment of pediatric neurodegenerative diseases.
    Researcher: Dr. Gemma Triola (gemma.triola@iqac.csic.es).
  • IQAC-03: Metalloproteins for the Design of New Biocatalysts for Non-Biological Chemical Reactions: Characterization of Their Properties and Structure Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.
    Researcher: Dr. Yolanda Pérez (yolanda.perez@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC-04: Synthesis and biological evaluation of selective pharmacological strategies against breast cancer stem cells.
    Researcher: Dr. Laia Josa-Culleré (laia.josacullere@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC-05: Metal-organic cages for DNA interaction.
    Researcher: Dr. Ciril Jimeno (ciril.jimeno@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_06: Synthetic receptors for biological molecules.
    Researcher: Dr. Jordi Solà (jordi.sola@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_07: Coarse-grained modeling of drug encapsulation in nanoparticles for cancer treatment.
    Researchers: Dr. Ramon Crehuet (ramon.crehuet@iqac.csic.es), and Dr. Ibane Abasolo (ibane.abasolo@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_08: Extracellular vesicles for the treatment of rare diseases.
    Researcher: Dr. Ibane Abasolo (ibane.abasolo@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_09: Applications of Non-Thermal Plasmas in Sustainable Agriculture.
    Researcher: Dr. Ricardo Molina (ricardo.molina@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_10: Peptide-drug conjugates to modulate pro-tumoral macrophages.
    Researcher: Dr. Pablo Scodeller (pablo.scodeller@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_11: From metal catalysis to enzymes and protocells: The origin of life.
    Researcher: Dr. María Luisa Romero (maria.romero@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_12: Synthesis and development of photoisomerizable ligands for beta-adrenergic receptors.
    Researcher: Dr. Xavier Rovira (xavier.rovira@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_13: Development of targeted drug delivery systems for triple-negative breast cancer.
    Researcher: Dr. Miriam Royo (miriam.royo@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_14: Management of stone pine trees for pine nut production: an alternative for many drylands in Catalonia.
    Researcher: Dr. Sergio López (sergio.lopez@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_15: Development of integrated pest control systems for various forest pests.
    Researcher: Dr. Carme Quero (carme.quero@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_16: Advanced molecular simulations for plastic depolymerization, drug design, and molecular evolution.
    Researcher: Dr. Francesco Colizzi (francesco.colizzi@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC-017: Synthesis of conjugated oligonucleotides to improve cellular entry.
    Researcher: Dr. Carme Fàbrega (carme.fabrega@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_18: Synthesis of modified oligonucleotides for therapeutic use.
    Researcher: Dr. Ramon Eritja (ramon.eritja@iqac.csic.es)
  • IQAC_19: Skin penetration/permeation and expression of topically applied DNA.
    Researcher: Dr. Luisa Coderch (luisa.coderch@iqac.csic.es)