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Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)

Ayudas para contratos Torres Quevedo (PTQ)

€20,100,000 total programme budget| Deadline: 29 October 2026 (in 4 days)|3 years

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The Torres Quevedo grants (PTQ) co-finance 3-year labour contracts for PhD holders hired by Spanish companies, technology centres, business associations or science and technology parks. The scheme targets entities bringing doctoral-level research talent into non-academic settings, with a reserved allocation of €400,000 for hiring candidates with 33% or greater disability. AEI runs the call annually with a total programme budget of €20.1M.

Details

Funder Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Budget €20,100,000 total programme budget
Deadline 29 October 2026
Duration 3 years
Consortium No - individual beneficiary entity applies (company, technology centre, business association or science/technology park)
Application Single stage
Frequency Annual
Next round 2027-10
Eligible countries ES

Eligibility & scope

Grants to companies, technology centres, innovation support centres, business associations and science/technology parks in Spain to hire PhD holders for R&D, co-financing salary and social security costs over 3 annual periods. Positions must be located in Spain; a reserve of €400,000 is set aside for hiring people with disabilities ≥33%.

Who Should Apply

  • •PhD holders seeking contracts outside academia, in industry or technology centres
  • •Spanish companies, including spin-offs and JEIs, looking to hire doctoral researchers
  • •Technology centres, innovation support centres, business associations and science/technology parks
  • •Entities able to host the position within Spain for the full 3-year term
  • •Candidates with 33% or greater disability, for whom a dedicated budget line is reserved

Key Dates

  • •Deadline: 29 October 2026
  • •Single-stage application
  • •3-year contract duration

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓The hiring entity, not the researcher, submits the application, confirm your host company or centre is ready to act as applicant before the deadline.
  • ✓Highlight the role's contribution to the entity's R&D capacity; PTQ evaluates the hiring entity's innovation activity, not just the candidate's CV.
  • ✓If the candidate has a disability of 33% or more, flag this clearly since a specific €400,000 reserve applies to these hires.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does the Torres Quevedo grant provide?

PTQ co-finances 3-year labour contracts for PhD holders, drawn from a total annual programme budget of €20.1M.

Who can apply for a Torres Quevedo contract?

Spanish companies (including spin-offs and JEIs), technology centres, innovation support centres, business associations and science/technology parks can apply to hire a PhD holder.

Is a consortium required for Torres Quevedo?

No, PTQ is awarded to a single beneficiary entity that directly hires the researcher.

How long does the Torres Quevedo contract last?

The contract runs for 3 years.

Is there support for candidates with disabilities under PTQ?

Yes, €400,000 of the programme budget is reserved specifically for hiring persons with 33% or greater disability.

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