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International Collaboration Projects (Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional, PCI)

International Collaboration Projects PCI-2 (Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional PCI-2)

Administers research teams and institutions for Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional PCI in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and climate technology.

Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional (PCI) is Spain's national co-funding mechanism, administered by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) under MICIU, that finances the Spanish share of research projects and coordinated international collaboration initiatives selected in upstream international competitive calls. It covers ERA-Net COFUND and Partnership programs under both Horizon 2020 and

Spain's national co-funding share for research projects selected in upstream international calls including ERA-Net, EGTC, ESA, CERN, and Horizon Europe Widening programmes.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.
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.

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