Funding Programmes
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
Funding Opportunities by Career Stage
Explore the different funding and grant opportunities available at each stage, from PhD candidates to leading researchers.
This stage focuses on early-stage researchers pursuing their doctoral studies, with funding opportunities like predoctoral grants and fellowships to support their research training.
- Ajuts AGAUR
- Ajuts MICIN / EU
- Ajuts ISCIII
- EU Funding and Tenders Grants
For researchers who have completed their PhD, this stage includes funding for junior postdoctoral researchers to gain further experience and develop independent research projects.
- Ajuts AGAUR
- Ajuts ACCIÓ
- Ajuts MICIN/ AEI
- Ajuts ISCIII
- EU Funding and Tenders Grants
This stage is for researchers at the senior postdoctoral level, preparing for career stabilization. Funding opportunities help them lead research projects and gain expertise in their field.
- Ajuts Serra Hunter
- Ajuts MICIN/AEI
- Ajuts ISCIII
- EU Funding and Tenders Grants
- ERC Grants
At this stage, researchers have secured permanent positions and lead significant research initiatives. Funding supports leadership roles, innovation, and international collaborations.
- Ajuts ICREA
- Ajuts MiCIN/AEI
- Ajuts ISCIII
- Ajuts ERC
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