Scholarship
Juan de la Cierva
A prestigious postdoctoral research contract for early-stage researchers to work at Spanish universities and research institutions. It is an employment contract providing a competitive salary.
About this scholarship
Juan de la Cierva is offered by State Research Agency (AEI) at phd level. The award is valued at €2,200-€2,600 gross monthly salary., provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive €2,200-€2,600 gross monthly salary.. 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. Eligible study areas include Research. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Researchers who completed their PhD within the last 2–4 years.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-12-01. 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
Fields of study
Research
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
- State Research Agency (AEI)
- Award
- €2,200-€2,600 gross monthly salary.
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Research
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-12-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20