The call aims to fill two positions and is open to young graduates —or students expected to graduate before April 2027— in Physics, Astronomy, or related fields from Argentine or international universities who wish to apply for CONICET 2026 doctoral scholarships.

The Double-Degree PhD Program in Astrophysics (DDAp) is a joint initiative between the National University of San Martín (UNSAM), through the Instituto Sabato (CNEA–UNSAM), and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany. The program offers students the opportunity to join cutting-edge research projects in astrophysics and cosmology led by researchers from the ITeDA.

Interest in astroparticle physics will be especially valued, as the research lines associated with this call are framed within the activities of the Pierre Auger Observatory, including studies of cosmic rays, neutrinos, and ultra-high-energy photons.

Applications will remain open until July 1, 2026, and all candidates will be evaluated by an Academic Committee. Interested applicants must send the following documentation to admisiones_ddap@iteda.gob.ar

• CV (including GPA/transcript average),
• academic transcript,
• one recommendation letter.

Applicants must also demonstrate an English proficiency level of B2 or higher.

The workplace will be ITeDA headquarters at the Constituyentes Atomic Center (CNEA) in Argentina and KIT in Germany, where students will complete two research stays of at least six months each. Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive one degree from UNSAM and another from KIT, with training focused on scientific research, technological development, and university teaching.

Please note that the program does not provide its own scholarships. Selected candidates must apply for CONICET 2026 doctoral fellowships. For the research stays in Germany, travel expenses are covered and students receive a stipend adjusted to the local cost of living.

To answer questions and provide further information, an online information session will be held by the program and ITeDA director, Daniel Supanitsky. The meeting will take place via Zoom on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Argentina time).+

Meeting link: https://utn.zoom.us/j/3453189548

Why Study in the DDAp?

What is dark matter? What is the origin of cosmic rays? What role do neutrinos play in the evolution of the universe? These are some of the questions modern astrophysics seeks to answer through large observatories and international collaborations.

With more than ten years of experience, this program —unique in Argentina— trains professionals in internationally recognized scientific environments, offering personalized supervision and the opportunity to develop their PhD research within major international collaborations in astrophysics and cosmology such as the Pierre Auger Observatory (Malargüe, Mendoza) and the QUBIC project (Alto Chorrillos, Salta).