Coordinator: Prof. Marc Mars Lloret (e-mail: marc@usal.es)
The objective of the Doctorate Programme in Fundamental Physics and Mathematics is to train doctorate students in the areas of research from which the programme takes its name. The programme does not offer a specific training period, but it provides alternatives for those students who need to complement their specific education, so that they can acquire the adequate background to tackle the doctorate project.
The faculty members of the programme belong to the Departments of Fundamental Physics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Salamanca and, in their vast majority, are also members of the Institute of Fundamental Physics and Mathematics (IUFFyM) at the same University. The faculty members have broad research and teaching experience in the research lines offered in the programme. Their research activities involve collaborations with many different research groups, both within Spain and at an international level.
This programme is generally aimed at students holding a research-oriented master degree in Physics or Mathematics. A basic training in the research topics related to the subject of the doctoral project is strongly advised.
Research areas and faculty members:
Scattering amplitudes in Quantum Field Theory : Vázquez-Mozo, Miguel Ángel
Numerical analysis of PDE; Numerical Methods for environmental problems: Asensio Sevilla, Mª Isabel
Nuclear astrophysics; Dark matter: Pérez García, María Ángeles
Cosmology: Kunze, Kerstin
Random dynamics and differential equations: Villarroel Rodríguez, Javier
Differential equations and stochastic dynamics: Tocino García, Ángel Andrés
Hadron physics: Hernández Gajate, Eliecer; Mateu Barreda, Vicent; Valcarce Mejia, Alfredo
Physics of Heavy mesons. Effective theories for interactions between nucleons: Rodríguez Entem, David
Mathematical physics: Alonso Izquierdo, Alberto; González León, Miguel Ángel; Torre Mayado, Marina de la
Experimental and Applied nuclear physics: Quintana Arnés, Begoña
Theoretical physics; Mathematical physics; General relativity and gravitation: Hernández Pastora, José Luis
Algebraic geometry: Sancho De Salas, Fernando; Sancho de Salas, Carlos
Arithmetic algebraic geometry; Coding theory. Plaza Martin, Francisco José; Navas Vicente, Luis Manuel
Integrability of nonlinear differential equations; Nonlinear physics: García Estévez, Pilar
General relativity; Relativistic astrophysics: Ruiz Carrero, Eduardo; Ospino Zúñiga, Justo Hernán
General relativity, cosmology and astrophysics: Atrio Barandela, Fernando; Mars Lloret, Marc; Beltrán Jiménez, José
Numerical Simulation and scientific calculus: Chaves Tolosa, Manuela; Volpe, Luca; Rodríguez González Alberto
Integral transforms in algebraic geometry: Hernández Rupérez, Daniel; Hernández Serrano, Daniel
Integral transforms in geometry and physics: López Martín, Cristina; Sánchez Gómez, Darío; Tejero Prieto, Tomas Carlos
In general terms, admissible students will hold a master’s degree in Physics or Mathematics with a focus in research. This will include graduates in physics or mathematics holding a diploma of advanced studies (2nd Ad. Prov. RD 99/2011). More specifically, it is recommended that students have prior basic training in the research area(s) in which they intend to accomplish a Ph.D. thesis, as well as a sufficient level of English in order to understand the bibliography and to interact with researchers from other institutions.
This profile maximizes within reason the students’ possibilities to conclude successfully their education in the doctoral programme. Nevertheless, the Academic Committee (AC) may consider admitting students from other backgrounds, in which case it will establish appropriate complementary training.
1. Coordinator: Dr. Marc Mars Lloret
2. Dr. Carlos Tejero Prieto
3. Dr. David Rodríguez Entem
4. Dr. Fernando Sancho de Salas
1. President: Dr. Marc Mars Lloret
2. Academic Secretary: Dr. Vicent Mateu Barreda
3. Dr. María Isabel Asensio Sevilla
4. Ms. Ana María Nuevo Aguilar
5. Dr. Javier Sánchez González
6. Dr. Marina Cermeño Gavilán
Dr. Marc Mars Lloret (marc@usal.es)
Students who meet the access requirements and wish to enrol in one of the specific taught components of the doctoral programmes offered by the University of Salamanca and regulated by Royal Decree 99/2011 must apply through completing the preregistration procedure.
Preregistration applications is here . The archival file will include the following numbered documentation:
Preregistration is a separate procedure from the access procedure to be completed by all students with foreign qualifications from outside the European Higher Education Area. Individuals should have received a favourable outcome to the access procedure before completing the matriculation process
Time frame:
New students admitted to a doctoral programme must formalize their matriculation in it.
Documentation that must be submitted:
Time frame:
Location: Administration Office for the Doctoral Schools, University of Salamanca (Patio de Escuelas Menores, s/n, 37008 Salamanca)
STUDENTS IN THEIR SECOND YEAR OR LATER DO NOT NEED TO GO THROUGH THE FORMAL PREREGISTRATION PROCESS ON THE BASIS THAT THEY ARE ADMITTED IF THEY HAVE RECEIVED A POSITIVE ANNUAL EVALUATION AND RECEIVED A RATING OF “SUFFICIENT.” Students in this category will complete matriculation on the following dates:
Doctoral studies enrolment form
The deadline for cancelling matriculation is
To be eligible for admission to official doctoral studies it is necessary to fulfil at least one of the following requirements:
Further information on admission can be found in the following chart
On the basis of the pre-enrolment forms submitted, the Academic Committee of each doctoral programme shall apply the specific requirements and merit assessment criteria established for admission to the corresponding programme.
Admission to doctoral programmes may require specific bridging courses.
Successfully completing the process of establishing the equivalence of previous studies is essential in order to access doctoral studies in the cases of students for whom any of the following circumstances are applicable. The process must be completed prior to and separately from the rest of the procedures, which are dependent on successfully establishing equivalence.
Who should complete this procedure?
a) Students with a bachelor’s university degree or equivalent and a master’s degree that were both obtained in accordance with the educational systems of countries that do not belong to the EHEA.
b) Students with a bachelor’s university degree or equivalent and a master’s degree that were both obtained in European countries prior to the implementation of the EHEA (that is, the studies are not structured based on ECTS credits).
c) Students with a master’s degree obtained at any Spanish university, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a country that does not belong to the EHEA.
d) Students with a master’s degree obtained at any Spanish university (including USAL), and a bachelor’s university degree or equivalent that was obtained in a European country prior to the implementation of the EHEA (that is, the studies are not structured based on ECTS credits).
e) Students with a master’s degree that was obtained in accordance with an educational system that belongs to the EHEA (that is, a degree structured based on ECTS credits), irrespective of the country where the student’s bachelor’s degree or equivalent was completed if that degree is not structured based on ECTS credits. Students with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from Spain are excluded from this circumstance.
f) Students with a diploma of advanced studies obtained from a Spanish university other than the University of Salamanca and with a foreign bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
What documentation needs to be provided?
The access application form must be accompanied by the following documentation:
1. A copy of the student’s national identity document or passport that has been properly legalized or authenticated by a public notary.
2. Documentation related to the student’s bachelor’s degree or equivalent:
a) A copy of the degree certificate that has been legalized or authenticated by a public notary.
b) An original official transcript or legalized copy of the courses studied, with express mention of their name, duration and qualification.
c) An original official transcript or legalized copy showing the total number of completed hours.
3. Documentation related to the student’s master’s degree (*):
a) Copy of the degree certificate, or a receipt showing that it has been applied for. The document should be legalized or authenticated by a public notary.
b) An original official transcript or legalized copy of the courses studied, with express mention of their name, duration and qualification.
c) An original official transcript or legalized copy showing the total number of completed hours.
d) Original proof that a master’s degree qualifies the holder for access to doctoral teaching in the issuing country.
(*) Students whose master’s degree is from USAL only have to submit a copy of the degree certificate or a receipt showing that it has been applied for. Students whose master’s degree is from a Spanish university only have to submit the documentation contained in points a) and d)
4. Proof of payment of the fee for this process, which, as set out in the Castilla-León Decree on Rates, is 210.97 euros.
Payment by bank transfer:
Banco Santander: ES 13 0049 1843 44 2110186331, SWIFT: BSCHESMM.
Payment by card:
Access the website: https://frontend.usal.es/gestionRecibos/inicio.jsp
The documents must be legalized through diplomatic channels or, where appropriate, through the Hague Apostille Convention. For the purposes of the provisions on providing certified copies, the legalization or apostille must appear on the original document prior to producing the copy that will be certified by the competent authority.
In no case will standard copies of the documents be accepted.
Students must also send an official translation into Spanish of all the documentation provided where necessary. (Translations are not required for the following languages: Portuguese, English, French and Italian.)
All the required documentation must be submitted. Processing of an application will not begin if the application is incomplete or does not fulfil the indicated legalization requirements. In such a case, the application will be deemed to have not been presented.
Documentation may be delivered by post, courier or in person to the Official Master’s and Doctoral Studies Section. No other means of submitting documents will be accepted.
In no case will the presentation and payment of the equivalence fee replace the process of presenting an application in accordance with the correct time and form.