Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Ayudas para la Formación de Profesorado Universitario (FPU)
14:00 Spanish peninsular time; entity signature/submission deadline 20 November 2026
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The FPU programme from Spain's Agencia Estatal de Investigación funds four-year predoctoral contracts for graduates starting a PhD at a Spanish university, covering salary, severance, and a budget for research stays and tuition. It targets prospective doctoral candidates rather than established researchers, and also builds in teaching training and up to 12 months of postdoctoral orientation at the end of the contract.
Details
| Funder | Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) |
| Budget | €32,500/year contract + €3,350 severance + €10,000 for stays/tuition |
| Deadline | 12 November 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Consortium | No - application submitted by the host university/institution on behalf of the participant |
| Application | 2-stage: participant form submission (20/10-12/11/2026) → entity signature and submission (20/10-20/11/2026) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | ES |
Eligibility & scope
Predoctoral contracts for PhD training at Spanish universities, funding doctoral research, teaching skills development, R&D center stays, PhD tuition fees, and up to 12 months of postdoctoral orientation. Application is submitted by the host entity including the participant; full-time dedication required.
Who Should Apply
- •Graduates about to start or in the early stages of a PhD at a Spanish university
- •Applicants submitted through a host Spanish university or institution, not individually
- •Candidates seeking funded teaching-skills training alongside doctoral research
- •Researchers planning R&D center stays as part of their PhD training
Key Dates
- •Participant form due 12 November 2026, 14:00 Spanish peninsular time
- •Host entity signature and submission due 20 November 2026
- •Contract duration up to 4 years, with up to 12 months of postdoctoral orientation
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The two-stage process means the participant must submit first, then the host university must countersign and submit by the later deadline, track both dates separately.
- ✓Since the application is filed by the host institution rather than the individual, confirm early with your university's research office that they will process your form before 12 November.
- ✓Budget your stay and tuition requests within the separate €10,000 allowance, distinct from the annual salary figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the FPU grant pay?
It provides a predoctoral contract worth €32,500 per year, plus a €3,350 severance payment and up to €10,000 for research stays and PhD tuition.
Who can apply for the FPU programme?
Graduates starting PhD training at a Spanish university, with the application submitted by the host institution on the applicant's behalf.
How long does the FPU contract last?
Up to four years, which can include up to 12 months of postdoctoral orientation at the end.
What is the deadline for FPU 2026?
Participants must submit their form by 12 November 2026 at 14:00 Spanish peninsular time, with the host entity signing and submitting by 20 November 2026.
Does FPU require a consortium?
No, there is no consortium requirement; the host university or institution submits the application on behalf of the individual participant.
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