Objective
The 2026 Ramón y Cajal call aims to promote the recruitment and retention of Spanish and international researchers with outstanding track records in organisations within the Spanish Science, Technology and Innovation System. It seeks to support the development of an independent research line and facilitate future access to permanent positions at research institutions.
Key features
- Duration: Up to five years.
- Employment funding: €42,600 per contract per year; the minimum gross annual salary for the researcher will be €40,000.
- Independent research project: Specific funding to develop an R&D&I project led by the researcher, with a minimum requested budget of €200,000 in direct costs.
- Incentive for permanent employment: €50,000 to encourage the creation of a permanent position in the researcher’s field of expertise.
Application period (Ministry)
From 10 November to 10 December 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (Spanish mainland time).
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