The Generalitat Valenciana has announced the EIGENT Grants to support outstanding postdoctoral researchers with international experience. These grants aim to attract top talent to research centers and universities in the Valencian Community, offering funding for up to four years with the possibility of extension.
Scholarship Benefits
- A full employment contract for postdoctoral research for up to four years, potentially extendable
- Annual salary of up to €55,000 (of which 70% is funded by Generalitat)
- Up to an additional €30,000 per year allocated to the applicant’s research project execution
Scholarship Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Hold a PhD awarded within the last six years (as of the call deadline)
- Have completed at least two years of research stays at prestigious international research centres outside the Valencian Community
- At the time of application, must not be affiliated with any university or research centre in the Valencian Community
- If their PhD was awarded by an institution in the Valencian Community, they must have been separated from that institution for at least two years
- Secure an endorsement from a lead researcher in the host research group
- Must not belong to other regionally funded groups
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online through the designated portal.
- The application window is open from September 1, 2025, to September 26, 2025.
- Candidates must meet all eligibility criteria and secure an endorsement from the host research group.
- Required documents include:
- Endorsement letter from the host group
- PhD certificate
- Record of international research stays
- Proof of separation from Valencian institutions (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
EIGENT grants support postdoctoral researchers with international experience by funding contracts and research in the Valencian Community. They offer four years of funding, possible extension, strict eligibility, clear evaluation, and obligations to ensure excellence, transparency, and impact.
What are EIGENT grants in Spain?
The EIGENT grants aim to support excellent postdoctoral researchers with proven international experience. They help researchers continue their careers by integrating into leading research groups within universities and research centers in the Valencian Community.
Who can apply for EIGENT grants?
Applicants must be postdoctoral researchers with no more than six years since their PhD, plus a minimum of two years of international research stays. They also need endorsement from the lead researcher of a reference research group.
How long do EIGENT grants last?
The grants last up to four years, with the possibility of a two-year extension if requested six months before expiry. Extensions depend on available funding and must be fully justified by the beneficiary entity before approval.
Which institutions benefit from EIGENT grants?
The main beneficiaries are research centers, public universities, and private universities located in the Valencian Community. They are responsible for employing the selected postdoctoral researchers under the grant’s guidelines.
How are applications for EIGENT grants submitted?
Applications must be completed through the official electronic system and include all required documents, such as a CV, PhD diploma, research report, and proof of international research stays totaling two years.
What evaluation criteria are used for EIGENT grants?
Candidates are scored on a 100-point scale, with scientific excellence worth up to 50 points, international record up to 30, and leadership capacity including doctoral supervision and inclusive research practices up to 20 points.
What financial support do EIGENT grants provide?
Each full-time contract costs €55,000 annually, covering salary and employer contributions. Of this, 70% is funded by the Generalitat, while the host institution covers the rest. Additional project funding up to €30,000 annually is also possible.
What obligations come with receiving an EIGENT grant?
Beneficiaries must carry out funded research activities, justify expenses, ensure transparency, and publish results in open access repositories. They must also acknowledge the funding body in reports and comply with all related legal duties.
When is the application period for EIGENT grants?
For the 2025 call, applications can be submitted between September 1 and September 26. All forms and supporting documents must be registered within this period to be considered valid by the authorities.
How are disputes or appeals handled?
Applicants may file an optional reconsideration appeal within one month of notification or directly lodge a contentious-administrative appeal within two months before the High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community.
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