# Contratos Sara Borrell

**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

Post-doctoral research contracts for attraction and retention of research talent in health sciences within Spain. Part of AES-LEIS 2024-2027 talent sub-programme. Host institution must be a Spanish health research entity.

## Summary

The Contratos Sara Borrell programme funds postdoctoral research contracts for early-career researchers in health sciences, designed to attract and retain talent within Spain. Hosted through the AES-LEIS 2024-2027 talent sub-programme by Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), it supports researchers at Spanish health research institutions. The call runs annually with competitive selection.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers in health sciences
- Researchers based at Spanish health research institutions or hospitals
- Early-career scientists seeking to establish or advance an independent research line in Spain
- Applicants committed to the Spanish research system long-term

## Key dates

- Annual competitive call (verify exact deadline on ISCIII website)
- Part of AES-LEIS 2024-2027 talent sub-programme cycle

## Tips for applicants

- Frame your application around research talent retention and career development in the Spanish health system, this is the programme's strategic focus.
- A strong track record at your host institution and clear mentorship plan strengthen competitiveness in this talent-focused call.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Contratos Sara Borrell?

It is a postdoctoral research contract programme run by ISCIII to attract and retain research talent in health sciences within Spain.

### Who is eligible for Contratos Sara Borrell?

Postdoctoral researchers in health sciences hosted at a Spanish health research institution.

### Is Contratos Sara Borrell an annual call?

Yes, it runs as an annual competitive call under the AES-LEIS 2024-2027 talent sub-programme.

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