What is the JAE Intro program?

The JAE Intro (Introduction to Research at CSIC’s Institutes) is a prestigious internship program designed to introduce students to scientific research under the guidance of top researchers at CSIC institutes, including ICMAB. The program provides financial support and a unique chance to develop research skills in materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry, and physics.

ICMAB offers nineteen research projects

We are pleased to announce our participation in the JAE Intro 2025 program, offering nineteen different research fellowships for undergraduate and master's students interested in cutting-edge scientific projects:

• ICMAB-01: Design of functional molecular-based materials for sensing and FETs components
  • Principal Investigator: Núria Aliaga Alcalde, FUNNANOSURF group

• ICMAB-02: Preparación y caracterización de capas finas de materiales magnéticos con nuevas funcionalidades: Altermagnets
  • Principal Investigator: Lluís Balcells, ACNM group

• ICMAB-03: Síntesis con CO₂ supercrítico de catalizadores [Cobre@MOF] para la hidrogenación de CO₂ a metanol
  • Principal Investigador: Concepción Domingo, SSC group

• ICMAB-04: Curcuminoids-based responsive mateials for (bio)sensors and bacterial treatment
  • Principal Investigator: Arántzazu González Campo, FUNNANOSURF group

• ICMAB-05: Magnetic Nanocomposites for Remotely Activated Wound Dressing Platforms
  • Principal Investigator: Pablo Guardia Girós, NN group

• ICMAB-06: Patient-Derived Tumor Organoids as Cancer Models based on 3D Biohybrid Hydrogels
  • Principal Investigator: Judith Guasch Camell, DBCI group

• ICMAB-07: Many-Body Approaches to Strongly Correlated Quantum Materials
  • Principal Investigator: Gervasi Herranz Casabona, MULFOX group

• ICMAB-08: Health parameters and genetic screening of the microplastics exposures using C. elegans
  • Principal Investigator: Anna Laromaine Sagué, NN group

• ICMAB-09: Síntesis de derivados tritilos para aplicaciones biomédicas
  • Principal Investigator: Vega Lloveras Montserrat, NANOMOL-BIO group

• ICMAB-10: Desarrollo de Materiales (Foto)catalíticos Avanzados para la Producción de Hidrógeno Verde
  • Principal Investigator: Ana María López Periago, SSC group

• ICMAB-11: Inteligencia Artificial para la Parametrización de Propiedades Mecánicas de Materiales a partir de Imágenes de Microscopía de Fuerza Atómica
  • Principal Investigator: Daniel Martín Jiménez, SURFACES group

• ICMAB-12: Characterization of nanoparticle biological effects in cancer models
  • Principal Investigator: Esperanza Medina Gutiérrez, SSC group

• ICMAB-13: Advancing Antimicrobial Efficacy of Boron-Containing Photosensitizers Activated by Visible Light
  • Principal Investigator: Rosario Nuñez Aguilera, LMI group

• ICMAB-14: Nano-Engineered High-Temperature Superconductors for Quantum Devices
  • Principal Investigator: Anna Palau Masoliver, SUMAN group

• ICMAB-15: Engineering long-circulating polymeric nanomedicines for targeted drug delivery in cancer
  • Principal Investigator: Juan Pellico Sáez, NN group

• ICMAB-16: Fabrication and Characterization of Organic Solar Cells for Space Applications
  • Principal Investigator: Sergi Riera Lorente, NANOPTO group

• ICMAB-17: Biocellulose for probiotic properties
  • Principal Investigator: Anna Roig Serra, NN group

• ICMAB-18: Nanoengineering of new 1D van der Waals solids
  • Principal Investigator: Stefania Sandoval, SSC group

• ICMAB-19: Design, synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles for cancer treatment
  • Principal Investigator: Gerard Tobías Rossell, SSC group

For more information about the projects (description, email of the researcher), please visit this table here, with all the listed projects in the MATTER CSIC area. 

Conditions of the fellowships

• Duration: 7 consecutive months
• Monthly stipend: €600 (Total: €4,200)
• Requirements: 6.50 or higher GPA for double degree studies; those belonging to the fields of cultural industries (design, animation, cinematography and audiovisual production); electrical engineering, electronic engineering and telecommunications engineering; industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, automatic engineering, engineering of the industrial organisation and navigation engineering; computer engineering and of systems; chemical engineering, materials engineering and environmental engineering natural. 7.50 or higher GPA for the rest of degrees.
• Candidates:
  • may be enrolled in an undergraduate degree of 240 ECTS in the academic year 2024-2025 and have completed at least 75% of the credits (ECTS) corresponding to the degree.
  • may be enrolled in a degree of at least 300 ECTS in the academic year 2024-2025 and have completed at least 80% of the credits (ECTS) corresponding to the degree.
  • may be all those who are enrolled in a double degree in the academic year 2024-2025, and who have completed at least 80% of the credits (ECTS) corresponding to the degree.
  • may be those who are students of an official Master's Degree University in the academic year 2024-2025 or enrolled in an official Master's Degree University in the academic year 2025-2026.

For more information about the conditions, please visit this link: here.

Application process

The application deadline follows the schedule outlined in the official call for the JAE Intro 2025 fellowships (now extended to 9 May 2025). 

This program provides an excellent opportunity for young researchers to gain practical experience in a high-level scientific environment, working closely with leading experts in the field.

For more information, please visit the official CSIC website (JAE Intro 2025 Call) and feel free to contact the Principal Investigators of each project.

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Why choose ICMAB to start your research career?

ICMAB is a leading research institute in materials science, focusing on functional materials for energy, electronics, and health applications. Participants in the JAE Intro program at ICMAB will:

• Work alongside renowned scientists in state-of-the-art laboratories.
• Gain valuable hands-on research experience in nanotechnology, sustainable materials, and advanced functional materials.
• Be part of a dynamic international research environment.
• Receive mentorship and training that can help shape their future scientific careers.

Start your research career at ICMAB!

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in groundbreaking research and kick-start your scientific career at one of Spain’s leading materials science institutes.

Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting future in research! 

Download here the projects offered