Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in Spain
Positions in pharmaceutical chemistry in spain
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in pharmaceutical chemistry in Spain include Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia and ICIQ (Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia).
Marcos G. Suero
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Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
Spain
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4 weeks ago
Closing soon
The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is offering a fully funded PhD position in chemistry for highly qualified graduate students from around the world. This third call of the 2026 ICIQ Fully-Funded PhD Programme leads to a doctoral thesis in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Tarragona, Spain. The advertised project is supervised by Prof. Marcos G. Suero and focuses on Single-Atom Skeletal Modification to Impact Drug Discovery and Chemical Biology . The ...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Biology
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4 weeks ago
ICIQ (Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia)
Spain
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1 month ago
PhD opening in Chemical Biology at the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain . The project is hosted by the Chemical Biology Group with PIs Gemma Triola and Juan Blanco . The research focuses on chemical protein synthesis , solid-phase peptide synthesis , chemical ligation , and the study of proteins post-translationally modified with fatty acids. The successful candidate will also work on the design and synthesis of chemical probes to monitor and manipula...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
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1 month ago
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Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull
Spain
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5 days ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Chemistry for Biomedical Applications at Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona, Spain. The NanoTherapies Lab is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Nano4Neuro project, a collaborative initiative focused on developing a nanotechnology platform for efficient delivery of therapeutic mRNA to the central nervous system. The scientific goal is to overcome biological barriers to brain delivery and support a t...
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University of Barcelona
Spain
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4 weeks ago
PhD Opportunity | InvAdapt Lab, University of Barcelona The InvAdapt Lab is seeking a candidate to join a predoctoral fellowship application and carry out a PhD thesis on potentially invasive terrestrial flatworms , including Obama nungara , Caenoplana coerulea , and Caenoplana variegata . The project uses an integrated approach spanning biology , ecology , and genomic analysis to understand what enables these species to establish and spread into new territories. This is a strong fit for applica...
Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
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Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
Spain
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1 week ago
The TERRA-MED predoctoral programme is an international doctoral initiative recruiting doctoral researchers to work on environmental and climate challenges affecting Mediterranean territories. The programme is coordinated by the Euroregion Pyrenees–Mediterranean and is co-funded by the European Union through Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA COFUND) . It brings together research institutions across France and Spain and combines academic mobility, intersectoral collaboration, and structured tr...
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Chemical Engineering
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Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
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Universidad de Burgos
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Research Interests
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Spain
Research Interests
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Universidad de Granada
Spain
Research Interests
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Universidad de Navarra
Spain
Research Interests
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Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Spain
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Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Research Interests
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Antioxidant Research
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.