Trainee Predoctoral Researcher (PIPF-PREP) Positions
Join Universitat Rovira i Virgili for a fully funded doctoral training programme with optional postdoctoral mentorship in any research field.
Best for:Best for recent master’s graduates seeking a fully funded PhD opportunity with interdisciplinary flexibility and optional postdoctoral guidance in Spain.
Overview
The Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Tarragona, Spain, offers 11 fully funded predoctoral research contracts under the Spanish State Plan for Scientific Research 2024–2027. These positions are designed to train doctoral students through original research projects, culminating in a PhD thesis. Trainees will engage in full-time research while contributing up to 180 hours of teaching activities over the contract period. A unique feature is the optional 12-month postdoctoral mentorship phase, provided the doctoral degree is obtained within the contract’s validity. The programme supports mobility to other R&D centres to enhance training and thesis preparation.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research aligned with a selected project from Annex I to complete a doctoral thesis.
- Participate in doctoral programme activities to acquire necessary research skills and competencies.
- Engage in teaching activities up to a maximum of 180 hours over the contract period (≤60 hours/year).
- Prepare and defend a doctoral thesis within the contract’s validity period.
- Optionally, undertake a 12-month postdoctoral mentorship phase if the doctoral degree is obtained on time.
- Collaborate with other R&D centres for research training and thesis preparation during the contract period.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent in any field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for research and thesis writing (no formal test required)
Instruction: Catalan, Spanish, or English (depending on project and supervisor)
- Proven academic excellence at the master’s level
- Commitment to full-time research and doctoral thesis completion
- Ability to contribute to teaching activities (if selected)
- No nationality restrictions
- Applicants must not have previously obtained a doctoral degree
- Contract duration cannot exceed the maximum period stipulated in the competition’s regulations
- No age limit explicitly mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23 (Europe/Madrid)
Applicants must submit their application through the official URV electronic portal. The process involves registering on the platform and uploading required documents. Detailed instructions and the application form are available on the URV’s Human Resources Service website.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Master’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Motivation letter explaining research interests and project alignment
- Academic references (if applicable)
- Proof of English proficiency (if not a native speaker, though not strictly required)
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