{"id":89,"date":"2025-10-07T11:45:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T09:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:06:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:06:20","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<dl class=\"pir\">\n<dt><strong>What is PHYNEST?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/\">PHYNEST<\/a> is a Horizon Europe MSCA-COFUND doctoral programme coordinated by the <strong>Universitat Aut\u00f2noma de Barcelona (UAB)<\/strong>. It supports <strong>25 PhD researchers<\/strong> working on physics, materials science and sustainable energy solutions.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>Who coordinates the programme?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>The <strong>UAB<\/strong> coordinates PHYNEST with the collaboration of <strong>five implementing partners<\/strong> and more than <strong>30 associated partners<\/strong> from academia, industry and the public sector.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/partners\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14\">See all partner institutions<\/a><\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>How long does the fellowship last?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Each fellowship offers a <strong>48-month full-time contract<\/strong> (37.5 hours per week).<\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>What does the programme offer?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Fellows receive a <strong>\u20ac2,575\/month gross salary<\/strong>, access to <strong>state-of-the-art facilities<\/strong>, <strong>international secondments<\/strong>, and a <strong>comprehensive training programme<\/strong> that integrates scientific and transferable skills.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a>Learn more about what PHYNEST offers<\/a>.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>Who can apply?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Researchers of any nationality or background can apply, provided they meet the <strong>mobility<\/strong> and <strong>experience<\/strong> rules.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a>Check eligibility<\/a><\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>What is the mobility rule?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Applicants must <strong>not have lived or worked in Spain for more than 12 months<\/strong> in the <strong>36 months<\/strong> before <strong>28 February 2026<\/strong>.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>What is the experience rule?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Applicants must <strong>not hold a doctoral degree<\/strong> by the call deadline. Candidates who have defended but not yet received their PhD are also ineligible.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>When is the application period?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd><strong>Opens:<\/strong> 1 January 2026<br><strong>Closes:<\/strong> 28 February 2026 (24:00 CEST)<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2025\/10\/Timeline-of-the-call.png\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See full timeline<\/a><\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>How can I apply?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Applications must be submitted through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/application-platform\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/application-platform\/\">PHYNEST online platform<\/a><\/strong> in English, following the instructions in the <em>Guidelines for Applicants<\/em>.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>What are the main evaluation criteria?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Academic record, research experience, motivation, recommendation letters, and interview performance.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/call\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16\">Evaluation process<\/a><\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>When are results announced?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Final results are expected in <strong>September 2026<\/strong>.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>Can I appeal the decision?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Yes. Candidates may submit a <strong>redress request<\/strong> within <strong>7 days<\/strong> after notification, using the official template.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/call\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16\">Redress procedure and templates<\/a><\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>Will I be enrolled in a PhD programme?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Yes, all fellows must enrol in a <strong>UAB doctoral programme<\/strong> upon appointment.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>What level of English is required?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>Minimum <strong>B2 (CEFR)<\/strong> or equivalent (TOEFL 72, IELTS 5\u20136.5, or PTE Level 3). Candidates with degrees fully taught in English are exempt if they provide official proof.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n<dt><strong>Who can I contact for further information?<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd>\ud83d\udce7 <a href=\"mailto:phynest.cofund@uab.cat\"><strong>phynest.cofund@uab.cat<\/strong><\/a><br>\ud83d\udcde <strong>+34 93 581 3209<\/strong><br>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/h5nraYcpjfu32RYVA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/h5nraYcpjfu32RYVA\">Universitat Aut\u00f2noma de Barcelona \u00b7 Campus de la UAB<br> 08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vall\u00e8s) \u00b7 Barcelona \u00b7 Spain<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(167,250,192,0.36) 0%,rgba(167,250,192,0.35) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3569\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2026\/01\/Questions.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1092\" style=\"width:650px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2026\/01\/Questions.png 3569w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2026\/01\/Questions-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2026\/01\/Questions-1024x83.png 1024w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2026\/01\/Questions-768x63.png 768w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2026\/01\/Questions-1536x125.png 1536w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2026\/01\/Questions-2048x167.png 2048w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2026\/01\/Questions-1200x98.png 1200w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/654\/2026\/01\/Questions-1980x161.png 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3569px) 100vw, 3569px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Watch the video of the PHYNEST Info Day to find out more about the programme&#8217;s call and get answers to your questions about the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PHYNEST Info Day\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ozjOQYGdwl0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch the video of the PHYNEST Info Day to find out more about the programme&#8217;s call and get answers to your questions about the application process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2923,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-89","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2923"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1101,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89\/revisions\/1101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/phynest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}