CIC biomaGUNE Master's Students Program 2026 Call

Cicbiomagune; Donostia/San Sebastián; On-site; EUR 7,600 - 9,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship 750 €/month gross

Job summary

CIC biomaGUNE in Donostia-San Sebastián invites applications for its Master’s Students Program 2026. The program offers three project tracks (laboratory research, technology development, and entrepreneurial research) for master’s students to complete their TFM under supervision by a principal researcher.

Selected students will have access to suitable laboratory space, equipment, and training, with up to 3 scholarships awarded for six months.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have obtained a university degree.
• For Laboratory & technology projects, in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedicine, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Nanoscience, Physics or related areas.
• For Entrepreneurial projects, in business- or enterprise-related fields.

Job description

CIC biomaGUNE Master's Students Program 2026 Call

Published: 02/10/2026

Deadline: 13/11/2026

Envisaged Job Starting Date:

The Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE) offers Master's students the possibility to develop their Master's Project (trabajo de fin de máster -TFM- in Spanish) within one of CIC biomaGUNE's research groups.

Description of the Program

Three options are available:

• Laboratory research project. This type of project aims at training the student in laboratory-based scientific skills. The student will endeavor to execute an experimental project.
• Technology development research project. This type of project aims at training the student in scientific and technological skills. The student will endeavor to execute a laboratory project oriented to the maturation of a technology.
• Entrepreneurial research project. This type of project aims at training the student in entrepreneurial skills. The student will provide support in the design of a business model and initial steps of deep-tech entrepreneurial ventures.

We are looking for highly motivated students who, once completed their master’s degree, would like to pursue their PhD studies at CIC biomaGUNE, or be members of entrepreneurial teams leading technology-based start-ups leveraging on CIC biomaGUNE’s technology portfolio.

The Master Project will be conducted under the supervision of a CIC biomaGUNE Principal Researcher. During their stay, students will have access to suitable laboratory space, equipment, research supplies and support from CIC biomaGUNE staff. They will work alongside preand post doctoral researchers, and receive training at the highest levels also by participating to CIC biomaGUNE seminars.

A maximum of 3 scholarships will be awarded.

The program runs for a total of 6 months.

This TFM opportunity is open only to students enrolled at universities in Spain who are nationals of an EU Member State and hold a valid passport.

Eligibility criteria

• Candidates must have obtained a University Degree
  • For Laboratory & technology development research projects, in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedicine, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Nanoscience, Physics or related areas.
  • For Entrepreneurial research projects, in business- or enterprise-related areas.
• Candidates must be officially admitted and registered at the time of the start of the fellowship.
• Candidates must have a good working knowledge of English.

Application Process

The application will include the following information in English:

• Complete CV
• Master Pre-registration proof
• Cover letter stating why you are interested in this fellowship, which laboratory you would like to join and how you expect this program will benefit you on a personal and academic level. Candidates are encouraged to check information ( https://www.cicbiomagune.es/org/researchgroups ) regarding the laboratory and the Group Leader before submitting the application.
• The contact details of at least one referee who can provide a refrence.

Remarks

Positions will be awarded on a competitive basis taking into consideration the students’ academic records and the motivation and reference letters.

Once it has been verified that the student meets the requirements, it will be necessary to complete the relevant documentation with the university to coordinate the internship (sign the educational cooperation agreement between CIC biomaGUNE and the university, the annex with the details of the internship, etc.) before the start of the scholarship. To do this, the student should contact the department responsible for the regulation of internships at their university, collaborating with the HR department of CIC biomaGUNE.

Due to administrative and visa requirements, this TFM opportunity is open only to students enrolled at universities in Spain who are nationals of an EU Member State and hold a valid passport.

• Total scholarship amount: 750 €/month gross (Before deductions of taxes and social security contribution)

Students are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of their own accommodation.

Call calendar 2026

05/10/2026

Call opening

13/11/2026

End November

Notification to candidates

Between December 2026 - January 2027

Starting period of the internship

Approximately June- July 2027

End of the internship

Equal opportunities Policy:

CIC biomaGUNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by European, national, or local law.

Open Transparent and Merit Based Recruitment Policy:

You can check here CIC biomaGUNE OTM-R Policy .

CIC biomaGUNE, located in the Science and Technology Park of Gipuzkoa (Donostia-San Sebastián), is a leading research center in the area of bionanomaterials, synthetic bioengineering and molecular imaging and counts with more than 180 people from 33 countries. The activity of CIC biomaGUNE is conducted by a team of 12 international and dynamic research groups, supported by flexible and efficient management teams and a unique research infrastructure including the Molecular Imaging Facility, one of the biggest preclinical imaging research infrastructures in Europe.
CIC biomaGUNE maintains a vibrant weekly scientific seminar program by visiting leading scientists. Additional training in soft skills and technologies covered by the CIC biomaGUNE technical platforms is offered to researchers within the in-house training program.
CIC biomaGUNE is committed to develop a HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code). Please check out the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers - HRS4R at CIC biomaGUNE and the OTM-R Policy.