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Ramón y Cajal Program (RYC)

Ramón y Cajal Program (RYC)

Funds long-term postdoctoral research contracts in Spain under a competitive talent program.

Programa Ramón y Cajal 2026 (RYC2026), operated by Spain's Agencia Estatal de Investigación and co-financed by the European Union, is the country's flagship postdoctoral talent attraction programme. Since its first call in 2001, it has been the primary mechanism for bringing outstanding postdoctoral researchers of any nationality and discipline into the Spanish research system on a path toward per

Funds five-year postdoctoral employment contracts at Spanish research entities for outstanding researchers of any nationality and discipline, with mandatory host stabilisation commitment and own research project funding.

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.10 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.52 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
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.€240M

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