Purpose of the call
To promote the employment of young researchers holding a doctoral degree, enabling them to consolidate the skills acquired during an initial period of postdoctoral training.
Application period to the Ministry
- Start date: 12 November 2026
- End date: 3 December 2026
Eligibility requirements
- Hold a doctoral degree (the degree must have been awarded between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2026).
- This date may be earlier than 2024 in certain circumstances, such as temporary incapacity or maternity/paternity leave.
- Applicants holding more than one doctoral degree must meet the requirements based on the date of award of their first doctoral degree.
- Have completed their doctoral thesis at an institution other than the University of Deusto (UD).
- Applicants who participated in the JDC 2025 call must have obtained a score of at least 50 points.
Funding
- Duration of the grant (employment contract): 3 years
- Employment funding: € 35,700€ x 3 years = € 107,100
- One-off funding for research and implementation costs: € 15,000
Submission of applications to Deusto deadline: 1 November 2026
Would you like to submit your application with the endorsement of the University of Deusto?
Researchers wishing to apply for the JDC 2026 call with the endorsement of the University of Deusto must submit their applications through the Deusto employment website or by email to dit.apoyo@deusto.es, attaching the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): including academic background, research experience, publications, participation in research projects, methodological expertise, grants received, conference presentations, teaching experience, and other relevant academic activities.
- Research Statement: a brief document outlining the applicant’s main research interests, previous research experience, key research questions or methodologies, and proposed research plans for the postdoctoral period. It should also explain how the proposed research aligns with the research lines of the host research group and contributes to the applicant’s long-term academic development.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Contact
Contact at the University of Deusto: dit.apoyo@deusto.es