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Beatriz Galindo Grants — Attracting Research Talent (Ayudas Beatriz Galindo)

Beatriz Galindo Grants — Attracting Research Talent (Ayudas Beatriz Galindo)

Offers research teams and institutions for Ayudas Beatriz Galindo Atracción del Talento Investigador in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and climate technology.

The Beatriz Galindo programme is administered directly by Spain's Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (MICIU) under the Secretaría General de Universidades. Its purpose is to attract researchers who have built careers abroad back to Spain's public university system by subsidising their salaries as distinguished professors. The programme sits within the Plan Estatal de Investigación C

All university research disciplines; awards go to Spanish public universities hiring internationally experienced researchers as distinguished professors in any academic field.

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.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48 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.€18.8M

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