Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
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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