The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) Summer Fellowship Programme 2026 offers undergraduate students a chance to gain practical research experience in chemistry and related fields. This paid internship allows participants to work with scientists in a highly international research environment while developing laboratory skills and exploring future academic opportunities in Spain.

🔆 Host Country
✅ Spain

🔆 Host Institute
✅ Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)

🔆 Program Duration
✅ Up to 3 months summer research fellowship

🔆 Fellowship Dates
✅ Between 1 June – 14 September 2026 (exact dates depend on selected fellows)

🔆 Benefits
✅ Daily stipend of €30 (up to €900 per month) during the internship
✅ Up to 3 months paid research experience in Spain
✅ Mentorship from PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
✅ Hands-on laboratory training in advanced chemistry research
✅ Access to ICIQ seminars, conferences, and scientific events
✅ Opportunity to work with leading international research groups
✅ Chance to present research results through a final report and presentation
✅ Opportunity to explore future Master’s and PhD programs at ICIQ
✅ Experience in an international scientific research environment

🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Open to undergraduate students worldwide
✅ Applicants must have a background in:
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biochemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Related scientific disciplines
✅ Students from unrelated fields are not eligible
✅ Applicants should preferably be in their 3rd or final year of undergraduate studies
✅ Must have completed at least 50% of bachelor’s credits
✅ Graduate students are not eligible

🔆 How to apply
✅ Apply through the ICIQ official career portal
✅ Complete the online application form carefully
✅ Provide personal and academic information
✅ Upload all required documents
✅ Submit the application before the deadline

🔆 Require documents
✅ Academic transcript / academic record
✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
✅ Letter of motivation
✅ Recommendation letter

🔆 Deadline
✅ 22 March 2026