# Contratos Miguel Servet

**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

Stabilisation contracts for researchers in the Spanish National Health System (SNS), aimed at consolidating research careers in health institutions. Part of AES-LEIS 2024-2027 talent sub-programme. Host institution must be in Spain.

## Summary

Contratos Miguel Servet offers stabilisation contracts for early-career researchers within the Spanish National Health System to consolidate their research careers at Spanish health institutions. The call is part of the Instituto de Salud Carlos III's talent sub-programme AES-LEIS 2024-2027 and runs annually, supporting researchers seeking to transition to independent positions in Spain.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers in the Spanish National Health System (SNS)
- Applicants hosted at Spanish health institutions or research centres
- Researchers transitioning to independent research positions
- Clinical and fundamental researchers across health disciplines

## Key dates

- Annual competitive call as part of AES-LEIS 2024-2027 programme (verify exact deadline on ISCIII website)
- Stabilisation contract duration varies by programme rules

## Tips for applicants

- Host institution must be within the Spanish National Health System; verify your institution's eligibility status before submitting.
- Frame your application around career consolidation and independence rather than incremental research outputs; ISCIII prioritises researchers building sustainable research groups.
- Include strong support letters from your host institution emphasising commitment to your long-term integration and research infrastructure access.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Contratos Miguel Servet grant?

It is a stabilisation contract scheme for early-career researchers in the Spanish National Health System, designed to consolidate research careers and support the transition to independent research positions.

### Who is eligible for Contratos Miguel Servet?

Early-career researchers in the Spanish National Health System hosted at Spanish health institutions or research centres.

### How often is the Contratos Miguel Servet call open?

The call runs annually as part of the AES-LEIS 2024-2027 talent sub-programme.

### Can non-Spanish researchers apply to Contratos Miguel Servet?

The call is restricted to the Spanish National Health System; host institutions must be in Spain, though applicant nationality is not explicitly restricted by the provided information.

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