# Contratos Juan Rodés

**Funder:** Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** ES
**Official call:** https://www.isciii.es/en/financiacion/aes/actuaciones-documentacion
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Senior research contracts for attraction and retention of established research talent in health sciences within the Spanish National Health System. Part of AES-LEIS 2024-2027. Host institution must be in Spain.

## Summary

The Contratos Juan Rodés offer senior research contracts to attract and retain established research talent in health sciences within the Spanish National Health System. This programme is part of the AES-LEIS 2024-2027 strategic funding initiative and is open to researchers based at eligible institutions across Spain. The call runs annually as part of ISCIII's commitment to strengthening health research capacity.

## Who should apply

- Established researchers with a strong track record in health sciences
- Applicants affiliated with institutions in the Spanish National Health System
- Researchers seeking long-term research contracts (2024-2027 funding cycle)
- Senior-level investigators aiming to consolidate or expand research groups in Spain

## Key dates

- Annual competitive call within the AES-LEIS 2024-2027 programme
- 2024-2027 funding cycle
- Check ISCIII website for the specific annual deadline date

## Tips for applicants

- Position your application around research that aligns with Spanish National Health System priorities; ISCIII favours projects with clinical or public-health relevance.
- Emphasise your track record of research leadership and team-building; these contracts reward talent retention and attraction explicitly.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Contratos Juan Rodés?

It is a senior research contract programme within ISCIII's AES-LEIS 2024-2027 plan, designed to attract and retain established researchers in health sciences within the Spanish National Health System.

### Who is eligible for the Contratos Juan Rodés?

Established researchers in health sciences based at institutions within Spain's National Health System.

### How often does the Contratos Juan Rodés call open?

It is an annual competitive call as part of the AES-LEIS 2024-2027 strategic funding cycle.

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