Funding bodies

Discover the origin and types of funding opportunities available at each stage of your research career at UPC, along with key programs for mobility and professional development for researchers

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The UPC offers funding and grants for researchers through internal programs that support predoctoral and postdoctoral research, such as the UPC Predoctoral Grants and UPC Postdoctoral Fellowships

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AGAUR is Catalonia’s agency for funding research, training, and knowledge transfer, managing grants like Joan Oró, FI SDUR (predoctoral) and Beatriu de Pinós (postdoctoral).

Predoctoral Welcome Session 2025

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The Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities offers several grants to drive research, including the Juan de la Cierva fellowships for postdoctoral researchers, the Ramón y Cajal program for experienced researchers, and other funding schemes to support scientific projects and career development. 

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The European Commission offers various funding programs for researchers, including Horizon Europe, which supports collaborative research projects, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), which funds fellowships for researchers at all career stages. 

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The ICREA (Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats) offers prestigious research programs, including the ICREA Senior Researcher and ICREA Academia programs, designed to attract and retain top-tier researchers. These programs provide funding and support for exceptional researchers to develop innovative projects in Catalonia

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Private companies play a significant role in supporting research through collaboration with universities and research institutions. Many grants and funding opportunities involve private sector participation, allowing companies to partner with researchers on innovative projects.