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2026 the 9th International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology (ICNST 2026) will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during July 15-19, 2026.https://www.icnst.orgImportant DatesSubmission Deadline: Feb. 25, 2026Notification Deadline: Mar. 20, 2026Registration Deadline: Apr. 15, 2026 ICNST 2026 focuses on the fascinating nano-world, mesoscopic physics, analysis with atomic resolution, nano and quantum-effect devices, nanomechanics and atomic-scale processes and so on. ICNST 2026 is aiming to convene experts around the world to present their research works and discuss the present hot topics in the field of nano science and technology. ICNST will be held every year to make it an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in nanoscience and technology and related areas.All submissions will be peer reviewed 2-3 reviewers, and the accepted papers after registration will be published in Materials Science Forum (ISSN print 0255-5476 / ISSN web 1662-9752), which will be indexed by Scopus, Chimica, Inspec, Chemical Abstracts Service, Google Scholar, ProQuest, etc. Call for Papers (https://www.icnst.org/cfp.html)ICNST 2026 focuses on the fascinating nano-world, mesoscopic physics, analysis with atomic resolution, nano and quantum-effect devices, nanomechanics and atomic-scale processes and so on. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:Advanced Nanomaterials:▲Nanoparticles Synthesis and applications▲Nanocomposites / Bionanocomposites Materials▲Nanofluids▲Nanostructured / nanoporous Materials and devices▲Nanostructured coatings, surfaces and membranes▲Carbon Nanostructures and devices/ Graphene▲Polymer Nanotechnology▲Soft Nanotechnology and ColloidsGraphene and 2D Materials:▲Fundamental Science of Graphene and 2D Materials▲Growth, synthesis techniques and integration methods▲Characterization techniques (AFM, SPM, TEM, etc.)▲Chemistry and biology studies of graphene and 2D Materials▲Applications in electronics, Photonics, Magnetism, Spintronics, sensors,etc▲Applications in energy (photovoltaics, fuel cells, hydrogen etc)▲Application in health and biomedical▲Graphene-related health and environment research/ Toxicity▲Graphene: Innovation and commercializationNanoMetrology- Characterization and Modelling at the Nanoscale:▲State of the art of measurement at the nanoscale level▲Methodologies▲Precision instrumentation design and theory▲Nanotribology, Surface nanometrology/ 3D printing, etc▲New and emerging measurement and analysis technologies▲Standards for nanometer scale Characterization▲Reference materials, measurement standards, etc▲Good laboratory practice, traceability, uncertainty, calibration, verification, etc▲Emerging control theory and applicationsNanoscale Electronics:▲Nano Electronics and Photonics▲Memory and logic devices, circuits and architecture for advanced CMOS technologies▲Beyond and extended CMOS devices▲spin electronics▲Sensors based on emerging devices▲Quantum electronics▲Neuromorphic architectures▲Interconnecting nanoscale objects▲3D approachesNanotech for Energy and Environment:▲Nanomatrials for Clean and Sustainable Technology▲Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Collection and Conversion▲Energy Storage and Novel Generation▲Nanotech for Oil and Gas▲NanoNuclear Materials▲Fuels Applications▲Renewable Energy Technologies▲Bio Sources for Materials and Fuels▲Green Chemistry and Materials▲Water Technologies▲Smart GridNanotech in Life Sciences and Medicine:▲Bionanomaterials and Tissues Engineering▲Biosensors, Diagnostics and Imaging▲Materials for Drug and Gene Delivery▲Biomarkers and Nanoparticles▲Cancer Diagnostics, Imaging and Treatment▲Drug Delivery and Therapeutics▲Cancer Nanotechnology▲Nano Robots▲DNA nanotechnology▲Nanotoxicity Nanotechnology Safety:▲NanoToxicology▲Risk assessment and management▲Measurement of health risk▲Exposure scenarios▲Regulation and ethical impacts Nano Applications:▲Food Technology▲Catalysis▲Military and Defence▲Aeropspace and Vehicle Manufacturers▲Manufacturing and Construction▲Textiles

Second call for applications now open!Deadline: 23 August 2024Organisation Country: SpainIDEAL PhD programme is a new doctoral fellowship programme promoted by IMDEA Nanociencia that aims to attract 12 talented researchers in two open calls to undertake excellent research in any of the programmes at the Institute:P1 Nanotechnology for energy harvestingP2 Quantum materials at the nanoscaleP3 Nanotechnology for healthcareP4 Nanomagnetism for Information and Communication TechnologiesP5 Ultrafast phenomena at the nanoscaleP6 Nanotechnology for Critical Raw Materials and SustainabilityWithin the IDEAL PhD programme, we aim to boost the careers of talented researchers offering them an innovative, intersectoral and truly interdisciplinary training in nanoscience and nanotechnology. IMDEA Nano is committed to providing a pool of researchers with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the next challenges in the field nanoscience.Doctoral candidates will receive a well-balanced training and quality mentoring from an experienced scientific and management team as well as access to an infrastructure of the highest level for the pursuit of their projects in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The duration of the fellowships is 42 months.Application deadline: 23 August 2024 (17:00 CET)In this second call for applications, 6 MSCA PhD fellowships will be offered to outstanding doctoral candidates for the duration of 3.5 years (42 months) to undertake a PhD project in nanoscience and nanotechnology at IMDEA Nanociencia, in Madrid.A full list of PhD projects is published on the IDEAL PhD website. Applicants are able to freely choose a PhD project and associated supervisor that fits their individual research interest.The IDEAL PhD fellows recruited in this call are expected to start their fellowship in early 2025.How to apply?To apply please visit and register on the IDEAL PhD Fellowship Programme website. Please read carefully the Guide for Applicants before submitting your application.EligibilityResearchers of any nationality are eligible to apply to the IDEAL PhD fellowships. Applicants need to comply with the following eligibility criteria:Mobility requirements: Following the MSCA mobility rule, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the last 3 years before the call deadline.Degree certificates: Candidates must have completed the studies that lead to an official university degree that gives access to doctoral studies.Research experience: Candidates must be doctoral candidates, i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the time of the call deadline. Language: applicants must have a B2-equivalent or higher level of English.BenefitsIDEAL PhD fellows will be hired on a full-time standard employment contract for the maximum duration of 3.5 years (42 months) to undertake their PhD research project, complying with the Spanish legislation for the performance of doctoral studies.Through their contracts, fellows will have access to maternity/paternity, retirement, family benefits, and unemployment benefits.Fellows and their families will have access to public health care coverage and medical assistance.Fellows will receivea living allowance (covering salaries, social security contributions, taxes and other costs included in the remuneration), a mobility allowance (mobility costs to take up the position) and a family allowance (to cover additional costs per dependent child after checking eligibility).IMDEA Nanociencia will manage other research and travel costs available for the fellows to cover costs directly related with the development of the projects and necessary for the successful execution and travel costs associated with the researchers training and networking and to cover relevant expenses in secondments.Average annual gross salary of € 24,600Mobility allowance of € 2,400 (paid over the first 12 months, included in average salary).Research, and travel costs up to € 900/month (managed by the institution)Family Allowance of € 100 per month per child (up to 2 children)Researchers with disabilities are supported and an MSCA Special Needs Allowance will be applied for to cover any additional costs that researchers with disabilities face due to the increased costs of their mobility.IMDEA Nanociencia will provide support to fellows during the integration and their stay (visa requirements, general info, and family orientated support). Furthermore, fellows can also take advantage of the agreements in place with the Cantoblanco Campus support network to access on-campus accommodation, sports and cultural activities. Nursery and primary schools based on campus have priority for local workers.