Training and Development
Scientists with wide-scope scientific and technical training are more successful in helping frontier research to have a profound effect on society. They are also better equipped to take advantage of the wide range of professional opportunities that their scientific training may present.
With this in mind, we created the Plus+ Training and Development Program of excellence which encompasses a series of activities designed to equip PhD students and young post-docs with personal and professional skills to prepare them for leadership in the academic and the industrial worlds.
The Plus+ program offers a unique package of wide-scope scientific and technical training, courses on entrepreneurship and commercialization techniques, and opportunities for professional and personal development.
Students are encouraged to broaden their scientific horizons by participating in the ICFO colloquium, scientific seminars, topical seminar series such as the Insight Seminar Series, conferences and workshops hosted by ICFO, the PhD seminar series, ICFO poster prize competition, and more
The program encompasses:
Lectures & Tutorials
ICFO Group Leaders and invited external professors offer lectures and tutorials on topics relevant to ICFO’s research programs.
Transferable Skills
Transferrable skills training, personal and professional development, and a language program.
Career Development
Seminars from trainers and Alumni help ICFOnians to map out next career options.
Research Ethics & Integrity
Training in open science, data management, scientific ethics, and responsible research and innovation.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Introducing researchers to intellectual property, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Resilience & Well- Being
Strengthening researchers’ capacity to face the challenges of a competitive research career, develop resilience and improve well-being.