Structure of Predoctoral Staff Recruitment Programs (R1)

Predoctoral Staff Funded by the Research Group

Calls Funded by the Research Group

Duration 4 years
Remuneration 1st year / Cost 1st year €18,180.54 / €23,797.20
Remuneration 2nd year / Cost 2nd year €18,180.54 / €23,797.20
Remuneration 3rd year / Cost 3rd year €19,479.04 / €25,212.57
Remuneration 4th year / Cost 4th year €24,348.80 / €31,047.73
Selection By call
Teaching Optional, maximum 60h/year
Application Application
Notes
  • If the contracted person defends their thesis before the maximum contract duration, the contract may continue for up to 12 months or until the maximum duration is reached for this type of contract: 4 years (6 years for persons with disabilities). From thesis defense onward, the contract will be for postdoctoral supervision.
  • If the selected person has already had a similar predoctoral contract, this period must be subtracted from the total maximum duration allowed under current legislation.

Predoctoral Staff Funded by External Calls

Calls Funded by External Sources

Call Name FPI‑UPC FPU‑UPC FPI‑MICINN FPU‑MICINN FI‑AGAUR Marie Curie
Organization UPC UPC MCIYU MCIYU AGAUR European Commission
Duration 3 years 3 years 4 years 4 years 3 years According to call
Latest Call Call Call Call Call Call Call
Teaching Optional, max 60h/year (max 180h in total) Mandatory, max 60h/year (max 180h in total) Optional, max 60h/year (max 180h in total) Mandatory, max 60h/year (min 90h and max 180h total) Optional, max 60h/year Check call details