The Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences provides training of young scientists, mainly from economically disadvantaged countries, in the form of a 10-month programme under the auspices and support of the Czech Academy of Sciences, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) named "UNESCO/IUPAC Postgraduate Course in Polymer Science". The programme consists primarily of a research-project work under supervision by senior researchers and also of lectures and workshops.

The participant of the UNESCO/IUPAC Course joins a current research project led by an experienced supervisor from the Institute. The participant is obliged to attend a series of lectures and workshops on various topics of polymer science given by Institute specialists. Graduates can follow in their studies in the Czech Republic as PhD students at Charles University, Institute of Chemical Technology or other in collaboration with laboratories of the Institute. Click  or more details on eligibility.

Applications should be sent before February 21, 2021.