# Convocatoria María de Guzmán de ayudas para el Fomento de la Investigación Científica de Excelencia

**Funder:** FECYT
**Deadline:** 25 September 2026 (13:00 hora peninsular)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** ES
**Official call:** https://convocatoriamariadeguzman.fecyt.es/Publico/Bases/__Recursos/Conv_MdG_2026.pdf
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Convocatoria dirigida a Universidades públicas y privadas, Organismos públicos de investigación e instituciones que gestionen recursos científicos vinculados al Sistema Nacional de Salud con actividad investigadora.

## Summary

The María de Guzmán call from FECYT funds scientific excellence initiatives at Spanish public research institutions, targeting universities, public research bodies, and health-system institutions with active research activity. It runs annually and is open only to institutions based in Spain, not to individual researchers applying directly.

## Who should apply

- Public and private universities in Spain
- Public research organisations (Organismos públicos de investigación)
- Institutions managing scientific resources linked to the Sistema Nacional de Salud
- Institutions with demonstrated active research activity

## Key dates

- Deadline: 25 September 2026, 13:00 peninsular Spanish time
- Call runs annually

## Tips for applicants

- Applications must come from the institution, not individual researchers, confirm your host institution's internal submission process well before the deadline.
- The 13:00 peninsular time cutoff is strict; submit ahead of the final hours to avoid platform congestion.
- Institutions linked to the Sistema Nacional de Salud should clearly document their research infrastructure to meet the eligibility scope.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the FECYT María de Guzmán grant?

Public and private universities, public research organisations, and institutions managing scientific resources linked to the Sistema Nacional de Salud with active research activity.

### What is the deadline for the María de Guzmán call?

25 September 2026 at 13:00 peninsular Spanish time.

### Is the María de Guzmán call open to institutions outside Spain?

No, eligibility is limited to institutions based in Spain.

### Does FECYT run this call every year?

Yes, the María de Guzmán call is an annual call.

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