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Certificado R3 — Investigador/a Establecido/a

Certificado R3

Offers career-advancement recognition for established researchers demonstrating sustained excellence to strengthen real-world implementation.

The Certificado R3 2026, issued by Spain's Agencia Estatal de Investigación, is a national academic certification that formally recognises postdoctoral researchers as investigadores establecidos (established researchers) under Law 14/2011 as amended by Law 17/2022. It is not a cash award; it is a merit credential that functions within Spanish public hiring processes at universities, OPIs, National

Issues the R3 «established researcher» national certification to qualifying postdoctoral researchers in Spain, providing merit recognition that can exempt or offset evaluation phases in competitive academic hiring processes.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.40 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Endorsement / certification
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.aei.gob.es