PHYNEST is a Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND doctoral programme coordinated by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. It is designed to nurture the next generation of scientific leaders in physics and materials science, who are committed to finding sustainable energy solutions for a greener future.
Recruit and train 25 PhD researchers in advanced materials, energy technologies, and climate solutions under five major thematic areas:
· Materials and measures empowering energy efficiency
· Theory and modelling of energy-efficient devices
· Historical and societal evolution of energy and sustainability
· Advanced sensing and actuation for sustainability improvement
· Climate change carbon monitoring
Provide comprehensive training in scientific and transferable skills.
Promote interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and international collaboration.
Foster gender equality and inclusion in STEM disciplines.
Fulfil all the principles of Open Science.
Applications for PHYNEST doctoral fellowships will be open from 1 January to 28 February 2026.
Watch the video of the PHYNEST Info Day to find out more about the programme’s call and get answers to your questions about the application process.