INGENIO (CSIC-UPV) offers the possibility of developing a research project leading to a doctoral degree. Interested candidates may carry out their work under the supervision of the Institute’s research staff. Applicants must hold an official Master’s degree —or an equivalent qualification such as research proficiency— in one of the knowledge areas relevant to the Institute, as well as demonstrate an excellent command of English. In general, INGENIO’s doctoral students are affiliated with the Institute through one of the Doctoral Programmes of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), with the possibility that their research work may be co-supervised by professors from the same university or from another, whether national or international. The current regulations governing doctoral studies at the UPV, as well as other relevant information, can be found at the following link. It is possible to carry out the doctoral thesis in English. This grants the candidate the international mention of the doctoral degree, provided that the additional requirements for the thesis defense are met. Additionally, doctoral students pursuing their theses at other institutions may also undertake research stays at INGENIO for predetermined periods of time.

In general, any university degree that enables a student to undertake doctoral studies in their home country will be accepted for enrollment in the UPV Doctoral School. There may be special conditions for applicants coming from non-EU countries. If applicable, it is advisable to become familiar with them in advance in order to be admitted as a doctoral student at the UPV.

Information regarding tuition fees for UPV doctoral students can be found at the following link. It is common practice at INGENIO for the Institute’s doctoral students to contribute, on a paid basis, to the research and training activities carried out by INGENIO staff. In any case, INGENIO does not offer scholarships for doctoral studies, and all applicants should bear in mind that they must cover both their study and living expenses.

INGENIO’s doctoral students will have access to the research infrastructures of both the CSIC and the UPV. In addition, they can benefit from all the services offered by the UPV (such as the central library, sports facilities, medical assistance, etc.). They also have access to a shared office with other researchers at the Institute, a space that facilitates their integration into INGENIO’s activities... Thus, INGENIO contributes to the development of the student’s research career through three main mechanisms: (1) it provides monitoring and supervision by the Institute’s research staff, (2) it facilitates access to a leading research group in the student’s areas of interest, and (3) it provides the technical and physical infrastructure necessary to properly develop their research project.

INGENIO’s research staff work on a wide variety of topics related to innovation, conducting research using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and are part of important research networks at a global level. Thus, INGENIO’s doctoral students can benefit from the numerous opportunities that this context offers... Likewise, those selected to pursue their PhD at INGENIO are expected to share their ideas, contribute to the group’s research, and help define a common work plan.

Due to space constraints and other limitations, INGENIO must carry out a selection process for potential candidates. Applicants wishing to complete their thesis at INGENIO must submit an expression of interest including a concise description of their proposed research topic (maximum of 2 pages), indicate their preferred supervisor(s) within the Institute, and attach their CV and academic transcript. Shortlisted candidates will receive support from INGENIO to submit their applications to the Doctoral School, as well as to complete any additional procedures required to formalize their admission.

Questions regarding the completion of a doctoral thesis at INGENIO can be sent by email through the following link.

The following list shows the research areas of INGENIO’s research staff who are qualified to supervise a doctoral thesis. In any case, it is advisable that the candidate contact the potential supervisor directly by email... Prof. Dr. Jordi Molas Gallart. Implementation, management and evaluation of science, technology and innovation policies. The role and functions of evaluation. Innovation processes in the military and security industries. The relationships between military and civilian innovation.

Dr. Fernando Jiménez-Sáez. S&T and Innovation policy design and evaluation. Analysis of Innovation Systems. Entrepreneurship and implications for the innovation process.

Dr. Davide Consoli. Empirical analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative) of the sources and effects of Technological change and Innovation. Specific areas of interest/expertise: Structural Change; Employment; Industry Dynamics; Institutions; Medical Innovation; Service Sectors; Sectoral case studies; Network analysis.

Dra. Adela García Aracil. Economics of Education: Human Development; Human, Social and Cultural Capital; Educational and Professional Competencies and Capabilities; Employability and Empowerment of the Youth; Role of Higher Education to the Economic, Social and Cultural Development; Modes of Teaching and Learning; Indicators to Assess Higher Education Institutions Performance.

Dra. Alejandra Boni. Human development, university, development education, international cooperation, project planning, grassroot social innovation, action research, technology in the field of development aid.

Dr. Joaquín M. Azagra-Caro. University-industry interaction. Academic patenting. Knowledge flows. Psychology of science. Representations of science.

Dr. José-Félix Lozano Aguilar. Theoretical foundation, implementation, and management of Business ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. Analysis and development of Responsible Management Education and Higher Education Social Responsibility. Evaluation and proposal of Higher education’s programs for social cohesion.

Dr. Pablo D’Este. Industrial dynamics and innovation, focusing on sources and barriers of innovation at firm level. University-business interactions and academic entrepreneurship, examining their impact on academic and business performance. Analysis of research networks and knowledge creation, with a particular focus on biomedical research and medical innovation.

Dra. Carolina Cañibano Sánchez. Scientific and technical human capital, human resources for science and technology, mobility of researchers, science policy, science and technology indicators, economic theory of innovation.

Dr. Adrián Arias Díaz-Faes. Quantitative Science Studies; Scientometrics; Science Mapping; Network Analysis; Subauthorship Collaboration and Acknowledgements; Altmetrics; Medical Innovation; Sociology of Science.

Dr. Pedro Marques. Regional development, Innovation and territory, Peripheral regions, Institutions and public policies, Territorial governance.

Dr. Richard Woolley. Sociology of science and technology, R&I policy studies, research assessment, research careers, responsible research and innovation.

Dr. Oscar J. Martín García. Social History, Social Movements Studies, International Relations, Cold War History, U.S. Foreign Policy, Public and Scientific Diplomacy, International Development.

Dr. José David Barberá Tomás. Medical Innovation, Critical Studies of Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Regional and Local Development.

Dr. Pablo Fernández Méndez. Theory and methodology of social-ecological systems (SES). Pathways to sustainability. Theories of the policy process including power and discursive factors. Earth Observation tools and spatial analysis. Co-design and knowledge co-production. Quantitative and qualitative approaches.