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Contratos i-PFIS: Doctorados IIS-empresa en Ciencias y Tecnologías de la Salud

Annual competitive call (AES-LEIS 2024-2027); specific deadline not stated on page

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Contratos i-PFIS funds Industrial PhD contracts linking Spanish Health Research Institutes (IIS) and private companies in health sciences and technologies, designed to strengthen public-private partnerships. Doctoral candidates work on projects bridging academia and industry, embedded within accredited research institutions. This annual call is part of the ISCIII's AES-LEIS strategic framework (2024-2027).

Details

Funder Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
Consortium No
Frequency Annual
Career stage Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries ES

Eligibility & scope

Industrial PhD contracts linking accredited Health Research Institutes (IIS) and private companies in Health Sciences and Technologies. Requires public-private partnership between an IIS and a company. Part of AES-LEIS 2024-2027. Host institution must be in Spain.

Who Should Apply

  • Doctoral candidates seeking to conduct research at the intersection of academia and industry
  • Health Research Institutes (IIS) with accredited status in Spain
  • Private companies active in health sciences or health technologies
  • Joint applicants: IIS, company partnerships prepared to co-supervise and co-fund the doctorate

Key Dates

  • Annual deadline (verify exact date with ISCIII for the current AES-LEIS cycle)
  • Part of the ISCIII AES-LEIS 2024-2027 strategic programme
  • Industrial PhD duration typically 3-4 years

Tips for Applicants

  • Emphasise the novel contribution to the company's technology or product pipeline, this funder prioritises applied outcomes.
  • Frame the IIS and company as equal partners with complementary expertise; weak private-sector commitment is a common weakness.
  • Highlight skills transfer to the doctoral candidate: training in regulatory, clinical, or commercial workflows strengthens competitiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an i-PFIS contract?

An i-PFIS (Industrial PhD in Health Sciences) is a doctoral contract linking a Spanish Health Research Institute and a private company, enabling a PhD student to conduct research aligned with both academic rigour and industrial application.

Who can apply for the Contratos i-PFIS?

Joint applications from accredited Health Research Institutes (IIS) in Spain and private companies in health sciences or health technologies; the doctoral candidate is named by the IIS, company partnership.

Is the Contratos i-PFIS call annual?

Yes, it is an annual competitive call under the ISCIII AES-LEIS 2024-2027 framework.

Must the IIS and company both be in Spain?

The host institution (IIS) must be in Spain; check current rules with ISCIII regarding the company location.

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