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University of Calabria

PhD scholarship

Fully Funded PhD in Sustainable Polariton-Enhanced Photovoltaics at the University of Calabria University of Calabria in Italy

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship. The programme includes 12 months of research activity at CNR Nanotec in Lecce and Rende and a mandatory 6-month research period abroad.

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

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Italy

University

University of Calabria

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Keywords

Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Spectroscopy
Photophysics
Nanophotonics
Photovoltaic
Physics

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Fully funded PhD opportunity in Sustainable Polariton-Enhanced Photovoltaics at the University of Calabria, in close collaboration with CNR Nanotec.

The project investigates how strong light-matter coupling and polaritonic states can be used to design more sustainable photovoltaic materials and device architectures. Research activities will combine nanophotonics, photophysics, materials development, advanced optical and electrical characterization, and photovoltaic device concepts.

The PhD programme is fully funded for 3 years and includes joint supervision between the University of Calabria and CNR Nanotec, 12 months of research activity at CNR Nanotec in Lecce and Rende, and a mandatory 6-month research period abroad.

Eligible applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in nanophotonics, spectroscopy, photovoltaics, optical cavities, materials fabrication, or characterization is an advantage.

Application deadline: 21 September 2026, 12:00 noon (Italian time). Position/category: No. 804. Apply via the official call link provided in the post.

Funding details

Fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship. The programme includes 12 months of research activity at CNR Nanotec in Lecce and Rende and a mandatory 6-month research period abroad.

What's required

Applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent background in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Engineering, or a related discipline. Previous experience in nanophotonics, spectroscopy, photovoltaics, optical cavities, materials fabrication, or characterization is considered an advantage.

How to apply

Review the official call and application details using the provided link. Submit the application by 21 September 2026 at 12:00 noon Italian time. Use position/category No. 804 when applying.

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