# Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional

**Funder:** Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
**Consortium:** Required — international collaboration between public and/or private sectors
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** ES
**Official call:** https://www.isciii.es/en/financiacion/aes/actuaciones-documentacion
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

International collaboration projects in health R&D, promoting public-private sector collaboration across borders. Lead applicant must be a Spanish health research institution. Part of AES-LEIS 2024-2027 collaboration sub-programme.

## Summary

Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional funds health research and development projects involving mandatory international partnerships between public and private sector organisations. The call, part of the ISCIII's AES-LEIS 2024-2027 programme, requires a Spanish health research institution as lead applicant and runs annually with a competitive evaluation.

## Who should apply

- Spanish public or private health research institutions capable of leading an international consortium
- Research groups with established partnerships in at least one non-Spanish country
- Projects bridging academia and industry or other private-sector research
- Teams addressing health R&D priorities aligned with the AES-LEIS 2024-2027 strategic framework

## Key dates

- Annual deadline (verify exact date on ISCIII/AES-LEIS portal)
- Part of the AES-LEIS 2024-2027 programme cycle
- Single-stage competitive evaluation

## Tips for applicants

- International collaboration is mandatory and non-negotiable; weak or undefined partner roles weaken scores.
- ISCIII prioritises public-private bridges, make the sectoral complementarity explicit in your proposal narrative.
- Lead applicant must be formally registered as a Spanish research entity; administrative ineligibility screens out many submissions early.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional?

A competitive call funding health R&D projects with mandatory international collaboration between public and/or private sector organisations, led by Spanish research institutions.

### Who can apply to Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional?

Spanish public or private health research institutions that can serve as lead applicants and mobilise at least one international partner.

### Is international collaboration required?

Yes, international partnership across borders is a mandatory eligibility criterion, not optional.

### How often does ISCIII run Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional?

Annually, as part of the AES-LEIS 2024-2027 collaboration sub-programme.

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