FECYT
Convocatoria Estancias I+P
Submission window opens 1 July 2026; second edition
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FECYT's Convocatoria Estancias I+P funds 6-month scientific advisory stays for researchers based in Spain, hosted by a General State Administration body or linked public entity, with up to €700,000 available across the call. Applicants work individually, not as part of a consortium, addressing a defined scientific-advisory challenge for the host body. This is the second edition of the scheme, with the submission window opening 1 July 2026 ahead of the October deadline.
Details
| Funder | FECYT |
| Budget | €700,000 |
| Deadline | 8 October 2026 |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by an entity of the Spanish General State Administration or linked public body |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | ES |
Eligibility & scope
Second edition of a scheme funding 6-month stays for researchers to collaborate with Spanish General State Administration bodies on scientific advisory challenges, covering stay and advisory-activity costs. Applicants are Spain-based researchers hosted by a public entity that proposes the challenge.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers currently based in Spain
- •Individual applicants (no consortium required)
- •Researchers willing to relocate for a 6-month advisory stay
- •Candidates able to work within a General State Administration body or linked public entity
- •Researchers with a scientific-advisory or policy-relevant focus
Key Dates
- •Submission window opens 1 July 2026, deadline 8 October 2026
- •Single-stage application
- •6-month stay duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the proposal around a concrete scientific-advisory challenge relevant to the hosting administration body, not a standard research project.
- ✓Confirm the host body's willingness to receive the stay before applying, since hosting is by a specific General State Administration entity or linked public entity.
- ✓This is only the second edition of the call, so review FECYT's published resolution from the first round for evaluation criteria clues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the FECYT Convocatoria Estancias I+P provide?
The call has up to €700,000 available in total across awarded stays.
How long is the FECYT Estancias I+P stay?
Each funded stay lasts 6 months.
Who can apply for the FECYT Estancias I+P grant?
Individual researchers based in Spain who will be hosted by a General State Administration body or linked public entity for a scientific advisory stay.
Is a consortium required for this FECYT call?
No, this call funds individual applicants rather than consortia.
When does the FECYT Estancias I+P application window open?
The submission window opens 1 July 2026, with a deadline of 8 October 2026.
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