Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Biomaterials in Spain
Phd Position in biomaterials in spain
1 position foundnewest posted
The open PhD position in biomaterials in Spain listed here is at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
R. Macovez
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Spain
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1 week ago
3-year fully funded PhD position in the MSCA Doctoral Network IDEAS at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC-BarcelonaTech) in Barcelona, Spain. The project, DC13 – Development of hybrid nanoparticles for enhanced biopharmaceutical delivery , sits at the intersection of applied physics, chemistry, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical technology. The doctoral research will focus on designing, synthesising, and characterising hybrid nanoparticle systems for advanced delivery of fragile biopharma...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Drug Delivery
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Spain
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1 week ago
2 Fully Funded MSCA PhD Positions in Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Formulation, and Machine Learning
🚀 2 fully funded PhD positions are available within the MSCA Doctoral Network IDEAS-MSCA at the Group of Characterization of Materials (GCM), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. The openings are for Doctoral Candidates in Drug Delivery , Pharmaceutical Formulation , Nanotechnology , Materials Science , Chemistry , Physics , and Machine Learning . Project 1: Hybrid Nanoparticles for Biopharmaceutical Delivery — synthesize and characterize hybrid silica–polymer micro/nanopartic...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera
Spain
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2 weeks ago
Industrial PhD opportunity in Bioengineering , Regenerative Medicine , Biomedical Engineering , and Materials Science at Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera , in collaboration with BAT Institute | Bioengineering & Advanced Therapies Institute . The project focuses on the development of bioreactors for electromagnetic stimulation of cell-laden scaffolds aimed at osteochondral lesion regeneration . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in tissue engineering, biomaterials, scaffold design, an...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
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2 weeks ago
Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza
Spain
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1 month ago
INMA (Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón), a joint CSIC–Universidad de Zaragoza research institute in Spain, is advertising an open PhD position in Quantum Technologies , Surface Science , and Materials Science . The PhD project, Emergent Quantum Phenomena in 2D-Organic Systems , focuses on organic nano-architectures on 2D insulating substrates and aims to improve quantum coherence through atomic-scale control. The student will work with advanced experimental methods including scann...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Surface Science
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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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Research Interests
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Research Interests
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International University of Catalonia (UIC)
Spain
Research Interests
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Spain
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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.