The BrainLab – Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group at the University of Barcelona invites talented and motivated young researchers to join our team through the prestigious “la Caixa” Foundation Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowship Programme.

The “la Caixa” Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowships support outstanding early-stage researchers of any nationality who wish to pursue a PhD in Spain or Portugal.

The programme offers:

• A competitive salary for up to four years.

• An annual research budget for conferences, research stays, and training.

• Full coverage of PhD tuition fees.

• Comprehensive training in transferable skills, scientific communication, and career development.

• Access to a vibrant international network of fellows and researchers.

Two tracks are available:

1. INPhINIT Incoming – for researchers from outside Spain or Portugal.

2. INPhINIT Retaining – for researchers currently based in Spain or Portugal.

 “La Caixa” Foundation will be holding an online informative session about the 2026 INPhINIT Fellowship Call.

Date: Tuesday, 25 November
Time: 11:00 a.m. (CET)

If you would like to attend, please register here: SIGN UP

Why join Brainlab?

At BrainLab, we explore the neural and cognitive mechanisms that underlie perception, attention, memory, and consciousness. Our research combines behavioural, neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI), and computational methods to better understand how the brain constructs conscious experience.

We offer:

• A stimulating, collaborative environment within the Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona.

• Close mentoring and support for early-career researchers.

• The chance to live and work in Barcelona, a dynamic and cosmopolitan city at the heart of European neuroscience.

Application timeline

• Application deadline: 28 January (incoming call) 18 February 2026 (retaining call), 14:00 pm Peninsular Spain

• Fellowship start date: Autumn 2026

How to apply

Interested candidates should:

1. Review the fellowship conditions and eligibility criteria on the official “la Caixa” Foundation website.

Doctoral INPhINIT fellowships – FAQs – “la Caixa” Foundation

We look forward to welcoming new doctoral fellows to our team to advance research in cognitive neuroscience!