PhD Grant in Computer Vision
Pursue a fully funded 4-year PhD in computer vision focusing on world models and video understanding at CSIC-UPC.
Best for:Best for aspiring PhD researchers with a strong academic background in computer science and a focus on computer vision or video understanding.
Overview
The Institut de Robòtica e Informàtica Industrial (CSIC-UPC) in Barcelona invites applications for a predoctoral research position under the FPU 2026 call. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research in computer vision, specializing in world models and video understanding. In addition to dissertation research, the appointee will engage in up to 180 hours of university teaching duties across the duration of the contract. The position provides comprehensive financial backing for up to four years, which includes provisions for research stays, tuition fees, and a subsequent postdoctoral orientation period if the thesis is completed early.
What you'll do
- Conduct original doctoral research centered on computer vision, world models, and video understanding.
- Prepare and publish research findings in leading academic conferences and journals.
- Collaborate with researchers within the Robotics Group and wider academic network.
- Fulfill university teaching tasks ranging from 90 to 180 hours total across the duration of the appointment.
- Participate in authorized research stays and professional development activities.
Requirements
Degree required: Master Degree or equivalent
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English or Spanish; academic certificates must be provided in or translated into English or Spanish.
Instruction: English / Spanish
- Strong academic record with a grade point average meeting or exceeding the Spanish equivalence threshold of 8.3-4/10
- Background in computer science, computer vision, or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated capability to pursue independent scientific research
- Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent and be enrolled, admitted, or eligible to enroll in a doctoral programme for the 2026/2027 academic year
- Must not already hold a PhD degree
- Must not have previously received an FPU grant or held a predoctoral contract exceeding 12 months
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30 (Europe/Paris)
Interested applicants should contact the lab well before the deadline to prepare the application materials. Candidates must verify their grade equivalence using the official Spanish Ministry website and submit their documentation via email as instructed.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- GPA equivalence certificate
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