ICIQ IVORI Master Fellowships 2026, Spain (Fully Funded STEM Opportunity)

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia has officially opened applications for the IVORI Master Fellowship Programme 2026, a highly competitive scholarship in Spain designed exclusively for female graduates from Latin America.

This fully funded fellowship supports a one-year Master’s-level research program in chemistry and related fields at one of Europe’s leading research institutions.

The IVORI Master Fellowship 2026 provides a strong financial and academic support package:

• Monthly stipend of €1,200
• Full tuition fee waiver for the Master’s program
• Access to advanced laboratory research facilities
• Supervision by leading research scientists
• Participation in ongoing European research projects

Research Environment

Fellows work in internationally recognized research groups at ICIQ, which is:

• A Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence
• Home to ERC-funded research projects
• Known for high-impact publications in chemistry and energy research

• Master’s Degree (Research-based program)

The fellowship is delivered through the joint Master’s track of:

• Universitat Rovira i Virgili
• Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia

The IVORI Fellowship supports research in:

• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Biochemistry
• Physics (related research areas)
• Molecular Sciences
• Renewable Energy Research
• Catalysis and Materials Science
• Environmental Chemistry

The fellowship is exclusively open to:

• Female students from Latin American countries, including:
  • Spanish-speaking nations
  • Brazil

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be female graduates from Latin America
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Physics or related discipline
• Complete degree before Master’s enrollment
• Demonstrate strong academic performance
• Show English language proficiency
• Provide recommendation letters (usually 2 required)

To apply for the IVORI Master Fellowship 2026:

1. Visit the official application portal of Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
2. Complete the online application form
3. Upload required documents
4. Submit before the deadline (31 March)
5. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews
6. Final results are announced after evaluation

Important: Incomplete applications are automatically rejected.

Required Documents

• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Academic transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Recommendation letters
• Translated documents (if not in English/Spanish/Catalan)

Application Timeline

• Applications open: 26 January 
• Application deadline: 31 March 
• Interview period: April–May 
• Results announced: 15 May 
• Program starts: October

Why the IVORI Fellowship Matters

The IVORI Master Fellowship is a rare opportunity because it:

• Targets underrepresented women in STEM
• Provides full financial support for Master’s research
• Offers direct access to top-tier European laboratories
• Builds a strong pathway toward PhD programs in Europe
• Supports research careers in chemistry and sustainability

Graduates often continue into doctoral studies at leading European institutions due to the strong research training received at ICIQ.