Institut de Física d'Altes Energies- IFAE

Severo Ochoa Excellence program
Through strategic actions we are reinforcing our leadership in fundamental physics and driving societal impact.
Particle Physics
Pushing the frontiers of knowledge by making precise measurements in the ATLAS experiment at the LHC.
High Energy Astrophysics
Addressing open questions through gamma-ray observations from the most energetic phenomena in the universe.
Observational Cosmology
Shedding light on the nature of the mysterious dark energy, responsible for the current accelerated expansion of the universe.
Neutrino Physics
Understanding the fundamental phenomena that produced the observed asymmetry between matter and antimatter in the universe.
Gravitational Waves
The beginning of a new era in the exploration of the universe.
Medical Imaging
Using our expertise with sophisticated radiation detectors to develop advanced medical imaging devices.
Quantum Computing Technologies
Achieving an advantage over conventional computers to solve problems which are ubiquitous in society.
From particles to the Cosmos
IFAE conducts experimental and theoretical research at the frontiers of fundamental physics.

Highlights

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Call for Applications for the position of Director of IFAE

February 25, 2026

IFAE has launched an international call for applications for the position of Director. The selected candidate will provide scientific leadership and strategic direction for the institute in its next stage of development.

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Dark Energy Survey scientists release new analysis of how the universe expands

January 22, 2026

The latest results combined weak lensing and galaxy clustering and incorporated four dark energy probes from a single experiment for the first time. Researchers from the Institut de Física d’Altes Energies played a key role in this analysis within the Dark Energy Survey, co-leading the weak-lensing, redshift calibration, and magnification studies.

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Plan Complementario de Astrofísica y Física de Altas Energías concludes with final meeting in Santander

November 27, 2025

The Plan Complementario de Astrofísica y Física de Altas Energías, coordinated by IFAE under Ramon Miquel, has concluded after three years and more than 39 million euros of joint investment. The final meeting in Santander brought together representatives from national and regional administrations and participating research institutions to review outcomes and discuss future collaboration.

The IFAE Severo Ochoa Program

Latest news, milestones, open positions and highlights from the IFAE Severo Ochoa Excellence Program.

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Launch of the IFAE Severo Ochoa Visitor Program for Outstanding Researchers
Description
The IFAE Severo Ochoa Visitor Program supports international scientific collaboration by hosting outstanding researchers from leading institutions worldwide.
Date
Posted on: December 22, 2025

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Launch of the IFAE Severo Ochoa Excellence Post-Doctoral Positions 2025
Description
Up to 5 post-doctoral positions for outstanding candidates in gamma-ray astronomy, gravitational waves physics, theoretical particle and cosmology / gravitation, and flavour physics
Date
Posted on: November 7, 2025

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Launch of the IFAE Severo Ochoa Excellence PhD Fellowships 2025
Description
Up to 8 PhD fellowships for outstanding candidates in particle physics, astrophysics, quantum technologies, and more
Date
Posted on: September 20, 2025

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Educational program

IFAE and Escola Sant Martí de Cerdanyola launch Magnet alliance

February 19, 2026

The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) and the Escola Sant Martí de Cerdanyola have officially launched their Magnet alliance, within the ‘Magnet. Aliances per a l’èxit educatiu’ programme promoted by the Fundació Bofill. The presentation brought together representatives from the school community, the local council, the education administration and IFAE.

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New member in the Projects Office

February 19, 2026

Özgun recently joined the Projects Office

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New member in the Neutrinos group

February 5, 2026

Pauline Collard joined the Neutrinos group at IFAE as a PhD student

Consolidation grant

Carles Sánchez obtains a Consolidación Investigadora grant

February 4, 2026

Carles Sánchez, member of the Observational Cosmology Group at the Institut de Física d’Altes Energies, has obtained a Consolidación Investigadora grant from the Spanish Ministry of Science through the UAB (Departament de Física, Unitat d’Altes Energies).

#cientifiques

Tamara Vázquez Schröder participates in the launch of 'científiques 2026'

January 28, 2026

Tamara Vázquez Schröder, researcher in the Collider Physics Group at the Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE), took part in the launch event of the 2026 edition of the #científiques programme, held on 27 January 2026 at the UAB Casa Convalescència in Barcelona. The event marked the start of this year’s activities ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February.

New Member

New member in the Gamma-ray group

January 22, 2026

Antonio José Peñuela joined the Gamma-ray group at IFAE to support their research

Events

Education
MastercosmosBCN
Postgraduate Program in High Energy Physics, Astrophysics & Cosmology
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MMRES
Full-time one-year programme with highly flexible and personalised hands-on research training in a multidisciplinary research environment.
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Master in Quantum Science & Technology
Aimed at graduates in Physics, Physical Engineering or equivalent degrees who want to continue specialization studies in Quantum Science and Technologies.
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