Summer Fellows Program
Summer Fellows are exceptional, motivated students, ideally within the last two years of their master-equivalent or Engineering degree studies, who are hosted and coached by ICFO research groups for 3 month stays over the summer (June-September).
Fellows engage in approximately twelve weeks of full-time research under the supervision and mentorship of ICFO Group Leaders, and participate in a focused training program covering the basics and applications of the different research topics active at the institute.
In addition, students are encouraged to take part in the seminars which occur almost daily at the centre, as well as the ICFO Colloquium series.
The program is launched in January. More info available on the ICFO Job Openings & Fellowships page.
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2023 Summer Fellows
Llorenç
Balada
ICFO GROUP: Quantum Information Theory
“During my university studies I heard about ICFO as a leading center in quantum information theory, the field I am most interested in. The SF program let me meet the main researchers in the subject and to do research with them.”
Albert
Jiménez
ICFO GROUP: Attoscience and Ultrafast Optics
“One of the best experiences of the program where the lectures and lab tours that were offered throughout the three months. We were able to learn about new interesting research fields that we weren’t aware of.”
Alice
Lorrach
ICFO GROUP: Neurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology
“I loved the way that I was given an actual project to work on autonomously. This experience has allowed me to immerse in the life of a researcher and to confirm my interests.”
Maria José
Londoño
ICFO GROUP: Molecular Nanophotonics
“I wanted to gain some research experience before completing my undergraduate studies and ICFO provided me with the ideal opportunity to make that goal a reality.”
Guillem
Masdemont
ICFO GROUP: Thermal Photonics
“After this internship, I feel much more confident and better equipped to learn complex topics on my own.”
Sara
Mollo
ICFO GROUP: Ultracold Quantum Gases
“The labs were what surprised me the most- it all looked very complex. But I also felt very welcomed in my group and was comfortable to ask and learn.”
Carles
Roque
ICFO GROUP: Photon Harvesting in Plants and Biomoleculess
“At first, I experienced “impostor syndrome”, feeling that I might not be up to ICFO’s standards. My group was incredibly supportive, teaching me everything I needed to know and showing how I could actively contribute to their research.”
Mustafa
Sökmen
ICFO GROUP: Functional Optoelectronic Nanomaterials
“One month before I would start my position as a Summer Fellow in the Ultracold Quantum Gases group, I was invited by the group leader, Prof. Dr. Leticia Tarruell, to visit their laboratories. This friendly welcome reinforced my decision of applying to their group and helped me to fearlessly integrate into their working atmosphere.”
David
Vera
ICFO GROUP: Neurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology
“At the begging I was a little nervous because I don’t have in depth knowledge in physics, but ICFO is a place where different branches of science can converge and become a network for the different researchers. It was a wonderful experience that opened my mind to how to do science.”
Ángel
Vilar
ICFO GROUP: Photon Harvesting in Plants and Biomolecules
“I was struck by ICFO’s modern facilities and the dynamic atmosphere of the labs. Even though my work was focused on biochemistry and biophysics, I quickly realized that ICFO was a place where different scientific disciplines intersected”