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Science and Innovation Ministry call for proposals*.

Relationship framework

In the case of collaborative projects, company-UV collaboration agreement, in accordance with art. 15 bis.2 of Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official doctoral studies.
Location of the non-academic entity National
Non-academic business environment eligibility Companies legally constituted at the time of application and jobs located in Spain.
Eligible costs Salary cost of the contracted person (maximum annual €32,900), the cost of placements (up to a total of €5,500) and doctoral tuition fees at Spanish universities (up to a total of €1,500). Minimum salary in contract €24,400.
Funding

For industrial research projects: 70% for small companies, 60% for medium-sized companies, 50% for large companies. For experimental development projects: 45% for small enterprises 35% for medium-sized enterprises, 25% for large enterprises.

Aid duration

Maximum 4 years

Application period From 13/01/2026 - 17/02/2026
Link https://www.aei.gob.es/convocatorias/buscador-convocatorias/ayudas-contratos-formacion-doctores-doctoras-empresas-otras-11

* The conditions of this table are subject to the modifications that the following calls may have.