Islamabad, July 20, 2025: Are you passionate about unraveling the mysteries of the universe? The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) in Tenerife, Spain, invites international candidates to apply for the prestigious PhD Fellowship 2025 in Astrophysics, offered under the cutting-edge LIOM and CELESTE research projects.
Program Highlights
This fully funded PhD position offers you the chance to join IACTEC in La Laguna, a center of scientific excellence, while completing your doctorate through the University of La Laguna (ULL). The fellowship is tied to two groundbreaking initiatives:
- LIOM – Laboratory for Innovation in Opto-Mechanics
- CELESTE – Cutting Edge Leap to Excellence in Space and Optics Technologies
Fellowship Benefits
- Full-time 4-year employment contract as a predoctoral researcher
- Annual salary breakdown:
- Years 1 & 2: €20,681.72
- Year 3: €21,813.76
- Year 4: €26,631.30
- Relocation support of up to €2,500 (flight + two-week accommodation)
- Postdoctoral opportunity (POP contract) of up to 12 months with €28,253.76 salary if PhD is completed early
- Visa & permit assistance for non-EU applicants
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the PhD Fellowship 2025 in Astrophysics at IAC in Spain, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s + Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering
- Meet ULL PhD admission criteria: At least 300 ECTS with 60 at Master’s level
- Have a minimum final score of 7.0/10 (or 7.5 for combined Bachelor’s + Master’s)
- Hold a degree awarded on or after January 31, 2022
- Show proficiency in English (B1 or higher) or Spanish
Required Documents
Prepare the following for your online application:
- Completed Application Form
- Passport copy
- Motivation letter (max 1 page)
- Degree certificate and full transcript with ECTS details
- Updated CV with relevant academic achievements
- B1-level language certificate
- Proof of merits (seminars, courses, etc.)
- Annex V & VI declarations
- Disability/child certificate (if applicable)
- Three referees’ names
Note: All non-English/Spanish documents must be officially translated and certified.
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Deadline
Submit your application before September 11, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of astrophysical research in one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions.
