A structured doctoral pathway from advanced training to original research.
The Doctoral Program combines a one-year training phase with a research phase dedicated to scientific contribution, international visibility, and innovation.
Training Phase
The training phase begins in October and lasts one year. It includes four compulsory modules and five elective courses, each lasting 20 hours.
- Four compulsory modules
- Five elective courses of 20 hours each
- 200-hour common core
- Advanced topics in solid-state physics, space science, photonics, and atomic physics
Qualification Test
At the end of the training phase, doctoral students take a qualification test in March before moving into the pre-doctoral and research phase.
Research Phase
The research phase lasts approximately three years and forms the core of the PhD journey. Each doctoral student conducts innovative research aimed at proposing a new physical concept or making a significant contribution to science and innovation.
- Original research work
- Scientific contribution to the thesis field
- High-impact journal publications
- International conference presentations
Advanced scientific foundations for original doctoral research.
The training phase combines a 200-hour common core with specialized courses covering advanced concepts, research methods, and emerging topics in physical sciences and engineering.
Solid-State Physics
Study the structural, electronic, thermal, and physical properties of condensed matter and functional materials.
Space Science
Explore physical processes in space through observation, modeling, scientific instrumentation, and data analysis.
Photonics
Investigate the generation, control, transmission, and detection of light in optical systems and photonic devices.
Nuclear Physics
Explore nuclear structure, radioactive processes, nuclear reactions, radiation interactions, and their applications in energy, medicine, and advanced technologies.
Materials Physics
Analyze and characterize advanced materials for applications in energy, electronics, photonics, and engineering.
Quantum Hall Effect
Study quantum transport phenomena and the behavior of electrons in low-dimensional physical systems.
Raman Spectroscopy
Use light-matter interactions to investigate molecular vibrations, material composition, structure, and physical properties.
A collaborative environment for scientific exchange and progress.
Doctoral students regularly meet with researchers, faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and their peers to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and strengthen their scientific communication skills.
PhD Lab Meeting
Doctoral students present the progress of their research to the academic team and their peers in a constructive and collaborative environment.
- Share scientific results and research progress
- Analyze experimental and methodological challenges
- Identify new physical and technical solutions
- Receive constructive feedback from researchers and peers
- Strengthen teamwork and scientific presentation skills
Doctoral Journal Club
The Doctoral Journal Club brings together graduate students, doctoral researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty to examine and discuss scientific publications.
- Critically analyze recent scientific publications
- Develop advanced research and methodological skills
- Encourage multidisciplinary scientific debate
- Improve public speaking and presentation techniques
- Build confidence in spontaneous scientific discussions
PhD Research Opportunities
Explore doctoral research themes connecting fundamental science, advanced materials, energy, digital technologies, space systems, artificial intelligence, and engineering innovation.
Multiscale Modeling of Photoelectrodes for Solar Fuel Production Using DFT and Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations
Apply for this doctoral opportunity Materials PhysicsFerroic and Transport Properties of Layered Perovskite Phases
Apply for this doctoral opportunity Hydrogen and Aviation4E Analysis and Multi-Objective Optimization of Thermally Integrated Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems for Aviation Propulsion
Apply for this doctoral opportunity Space CommunicationsMission-Aware Adaptive Coding and Communication Protocol Design for Energy-Efficient LEO CubeSat Networks
Apply for this doctoral opportunity Ferroic MaterialsFirst-Principles Study of Light-Induced Control of Ferroic Materials
Apply for this doctoral opportunity Solar EnergyAdvanced Materials Engineering for Efficient Energy Conversion in Perovskite Solar Cells
Apply for this doctoral opportunity Artificial IntelligenceExplainable Decision Support in Multisensor and Multimodal Environments
Apply for this doctoral opportunity Embedded SystemsEmbedded Systems or IoT for Mobility Applications
Apply for this doctoral opportunity Battery AnalyticsData Science and AI for Battery Analytics and Predictive Modeling
Apply for this doctoral opportunity TelecommunicationsEngineering of Self-Biased Magnetic Nanocomposites for Non-Reciprocal Microwave Devices Dedicated to Wireless Telecommunications
Apply for this doctoral opportunityHow to apply
Candidates should review the available research topics and select the opportunity that best matches their academic background, research interests, and scientific experience.
- Review the research topic and its specific requirements
- Check the eligibility criteria and application deadline
- Prepare the documents requested in the official call
- Submit the application through the indicated platform
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview
Research funding and support
Selected doctoral opportunities may be supported by fellowships or funded research projects, depending on the conditions of each official call.
- Funding conditions depend on the selected opportunity
- Fellowship duration is specified in each official call
- Eligibility may vary according to the research project
- Academic progress is monitored throughout the PhD journey
- Doctoral students benefit from CPSE research facilities