Grants for contracts for the training of doctoral candidates in companies and other entities (Industrial Doctorates) 2026 from the "Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades"

The application period for grants corresponding to the year 2026 is open from September 30 to October 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m (Spanish mainland time).

Four-year grants for various types of entities aimed at promoting industrial research or experimental development projects that incorporate a doctoral thesis, with the goal of facilitating the labor market entry of researchers early in their careers, enhancing their employability, and promoting the integration of talent into the productive sector to boost competitiveness.

The industrial research or experimental development project may be carried out entirely by the applicant entity or in collaboration with another entity, whether public or private.

The grants will cover the following items:

• Grant to fund direct project implementation costs: employment of the doctoral candidate, mobility expenses, and other project implementation expenses.
• Grant to cover tuition fees for doctoral studies.

This funding is aimed at companies, as well as private non-profit entities and public administrations, that do not include R&D&I among their objectives or planned activities in their statutes, governing regulations, or corporate purpose.

For more information:

Information page “Agencia Estatal de Investigación”

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