Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of the IMDEA acronym?
IMDEA stands for Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies. The acronym stems from the Spanish name: "Instituto Madrileño De Estudios Avanzados."
Do IMDEA Materials members have teaching obligations?
IMDEA Materials is a research institute and its members have no teaching obligations.
Does IMDEA Materials have graduate (e.g., Ph.D.) students?
IMDEA Materials has an ample Ph.D. scholarship program. While IMDEA Materials does not grant Ph.D. degrees itself, Ph.D. students are funded by and work at IMDEA Materials, and obtain their Ph.D.s in one of the universities of the Madrid region (or in other international institutions) with which the Institute has signed agreements, and in collaboration with these institutions.
Do I need to know Spanish to work at IMDEA Materials?
No, the working language of the Institute is English. Spanish is of course convenient for everyday life, but not necessary: Madrid is a cosmopolitan city that is used to catering for foreigners (and there are many places where you are much more likely to run into foreigners than into Spaniards!). Of course, if you are interested in learning Spanish, working in Madrid offers an excellent opportunity.