Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Centros de Excelencia «Severo Ochoa» y Unidades «María de Maeztu» 2026
14:00 hours (Spanish peninsular time). Application window: 27 May – 24 June 2026.
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Details
| Funder | Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) |
| Deadline | 24 June 2026 |
| Duration | 4 years (strategic plan); accreditation valid up to 6 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage — competitive evaluation based on scientific criteria and international standards |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | ES |
Eligibility & scope
Open to public research centres and non-profit private research institutions with internationally recognised scientific leadership. Accredits top centres ('Severo Ochoa') and research units ('María de Maeztu') and funds their 4-year strategic plans. Also includes associated grants for predoctoral researcher training. Proposals must be submitted in Spanish via the AEI application portal.
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