Predoctoral Training Contracts for Research Personnel 2026
Summary
This grant is aimed at natural persons who do not develop economic activity. Scope: COMUNIDAD DE MADRID, Guadalajara. Budget: 2,2 M€. You can apply until September 30, 2026. The application process is done electronically. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
What is this grant about?
It is awarded competitively: the application must be submitted before September 30, 2026 and the proposals are evaluated against each other, so meeting the requirements does not guarantee the award. The aid offers a cash subsidy, with no obligation to repay, to finance a predoctoral contract for the training of research personnel. It is aimed at people who already have a university degree and are going to start or are carrying out doctoral studies at the University of Alcalá, without developing economic activity. The total available fund is 2 million 176 thousand 858 euros.
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Official description of the call
Extract from the Agreement of the Research Commission of the University of Alcalá of July 7, 2026, by which the Predoctoral Contracts for the Training of Research Personnel 2026 are called BDNS: 917864 In accordance with the provisions of articles 17.3.b and 20.8.a of Law 38/2003, of November 17, General of Subsidies, the extract of the call whose full text can be consulted in the National Subsidies Database (http://www.pap.minhap.gob.es/bdnstrans/index): First. Beneficiaries. People who are in possession of a university degree and who are carrying out or are going to carry out official doctoral studies at the UAH and who meet, on the closing date of the application submission period, the requirements indicated in point 2 of the call. Second. Object. The objective of this program is the training of university graduates in scientific and technical research, aimed at obtaining a doctorate degree within the research activity of a research group, in any area of scientific knowledge, and who can carry out a doctoral thesis within a Doctoral Program of this University, and that contributes to the improvement or specialization of predoctoral training both in the predoctoral phase and, where appropriate, in the postdoctoral orientation phase. Third. Regulatory bases. Regulatory Bases Framework for the granting of scholarships and research aid by the University of Alcalá (https://www.uah.es/export/shared/es/investigacion/.galleries/documentos-investigacion/Bases_Reguladoras_Becas_Ayudas_Investigacion_UAH.pdf) Fourth. Amount. The remuneration of the predoctoral contract will be that which corresponds in accordance with the national regulations in force. The total amount budgeted for the year 2026, to finance the expenses derived from this call, together with the economic rights derived from calls for previous annuities, the Call for Predoctoral Contracts for University Teacher Training 2026, is 2,176,858 euros, and will be financed from budget application 30400M000.541.A 640.06. Fifth. Deadline and submission of applications. The deadline for submitting applications will be between September 1 and 30, 2026, both inclusive. The application form will be completed electronically through the “Calls” option available on the Research Staff Portal. Sixth. Other data. The duration of the contract will be one year, with full-time dedication from the date indicated in the resolution. The contract may be extended for annual periods for the duration of your stay in the doctoral program. In no case may the accumulated duration of the initial contract plus extensions exceed 4 years, except for the exceptions indicated in art. 21 of the LCTI. The achievement of the doctoral degree will put an end to the training stage of the research staff (section 4, art. 20 of the LCTI). For these purposes, the date will be considered the day after the reading and approval of the Doctoral Thesis. Seventh. Awards and selection criteria The accepted applications will be evaluated by the competitive concurrence procedure by an Evaluation Commission made up of doctoral researchers or professors and researchers who meet the status of vocal members of the Research Commission of the University of Alcalá. Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria established in point 11.2 of the call. Alcalá de Henares, July 7, 2026. Vice-rector for Research and Transfer of the University of Alcalá F. JAVIER DE LA MATA DE LA MATA
Issuing agency
UNIVERSITY OF ALCALÁ
Scope
COMUNIDAD DE MADRID, Guadalajara
Category
Recipients
NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
More information
Territories where you can apply (2)
Deadlines
| Publication date | July 8, 2026 |
| Application start date | September 1, 2026 |
| Application end date | September 30, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Other |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Research, development and innovation |
| Economic sector | Q - EDUCATION |
| Last database update | September 6, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 2,2 M€ |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Documents
Governing rules
Regulatory Bases Framework for the granting of scholarships and research aid by the University of Alcalá
Applicable EU regulation
· Goals