Scholarship
FPU/FPI Predoctoral Contracts
Four-year predoctoral contracts that provide a salary for PhD students while they conduct research in Spain. These contracts include social security benefits and mobility allowances.
About this scholarship
FPU/FPI Predoctoral Contracts is offered by Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation at phd level. The award is valued at Approximately €24,000 annually, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Approximately €24,000 annually. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
PhD students enrolled in a Spanish university program who meet the specific academic and research criteria set by the Ministry.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-02-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation
- Award
- Approximately €24,000 annually
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-02-15
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-27