Netherlands 
Sweden · Umeå / Eindhoven
About this opportunity
SPARK trains 15 PhD candidates in controlling light in space and time, with research stays at leading universities and photonics companies. At Umeå, Position 1 (fundamental spatiotemporal light-matter interactions) includes six months in Madrid; Position 2 (spatiotemporal information processing) includes six months at Imperial College London.
Announced on LinkedIn by Assoc. Prof. Nicolò Maccaferri (Umeå University), who is recruiting for this position. Each position has its own vacancy page and deadline.
Who can apply
Master's in physics, optics/photonics, electrical engineering, materials science or related. MSCA mobility rule: you must not have lived or had your main activity in the host country for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment, and you must not already hold a PhD.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- PhD
What the funding covers
MSCA salary (TU/e: €3,204–€4,051 gross/month plus allowances).
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Covered
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- CV (with any publications, projects or theses)
- Motivation letter written for this specific project
- Undergraduate and master's transcripts and degree certificates
- Two or three referees or recommendation letters
- Research statement or proposal, if requested
- English test score or proof of English-medium study
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.
- Read the full eligibility rules on www.tue.nl and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
- Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
- Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
- Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
- Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.
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Program dates
- Duration
- 3 years
Quick answers
Who can apply for SPARK MSCA Doctoral Network?
Open to all nationalities. Level: PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is SPARK MSCA Doctoral Network fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded, Salary. Covers: stipend or salary, travel.
What is the deadline for SPARK MSCA Doctoral Network?
The deadline is 10 Nov 2026. Status: Open now. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does SPARK MSCA Doctoral Network require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for SPARK MSCA Doctoral Network?
Apply only on the official website (www.tue.nl). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- www.umu.se
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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