The ICFOnest International Post-doctoral program aims at providing high-level training and support for outstanding international researchers in the early stages of their careers, working in the field of Photonics. ICFO- The Institute of Photonic Sciences will provide cutting edge facilities as well as a stimulating, international and interdisciplinary environment to help Fellows become successful independent researchers.

ICFO- The Institute of Photonic Sciences currently hosts 19 research groups working in 50 different laboratories. Available to them are a nanofabrication clean room and a range of other support facilities. All research groups and facilities are located in a dedicated 10.000 m2 -building situated in the Mediterranean Technology Park in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. Currently, ICFO counts about 200 researchers, a number that is continuously growing. By 2014, when ICFO completes its ongoing expansion phase, the Institute will count more than 300 researchers working in 25 different research groups.

Research at ICFO targets the forefront of science and technology based on light with a main focus in Health, Renewable Energies and Information Technologies.

The ICFOnest program, partially supported by the Marie Curie Co-funding of Regional, National and International Programmes (COFUND) action of the European Commission, will provide rising top-class researchers with excellent facilities, competitive salaries, research expenses and support from Group Leaders. During the period, the program will award up to 14 outstanding post-doctorate researchers with INCOMING Fellowships (of 24 months duration). ICFO will also offer specialised business courses and complementary training programs as well as a wide range of events, seminars and colloquia involving world-renowned scientists.