Doctoral Training Grants 2026 (FD 2026)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research allowances

PhD tuition support

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH is offering a first-stage researcher position for predoctoral training within a UPC PhD program for the 2026/2027 academic year. The contract is temporary and full-time, with eligibility criteria including enrolment, no PhD degree, and a PhD supervisor from the project team.

Remuneration aligns with UPC teaching and research support rules, including an additional €7,000 for research stays and PhD tuition fees.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in UPC PhD program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Do not hold a PhD degree.
• Have a PhD supervisor from the funded project's research team.
• Catalan C1 level required or temporary exemption per UPC rules.

Skills

Academic Enrollment

Mobility

Education

Enrollment in UPC PhD program

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Agricultural engineering Engineering » Computer engineering Engineering » Other Engineering » Electrical engineering Engineering » Electronic engineering Engineering » Biomedical engineering Engineering » Civil engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Communication engineering Environmental science » Other Physics » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 24 Nov 2026 - 14:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5h Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

What the grant offers

Up to 4 years

Funding & Remuneration

* Additional allowances include aid plus €7,000 for research stays and PhD tuition fees.

**Agreement CG/2024/05/12 of 25 October 2024 regulates remuneration for teaching activities carried out under predoctoral training contracts. Remuneration for Teching: màximum €11.978,40

Before applying, make sure you meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

• Academic Enrollment: Enrolled or admitted full-time in a UPC PhD program for the 2026-2027 academic year, or eligible for admission at the time of contract formalization.
• Degree Status: Do not hold a PhD degree.
• Previous Grants: Have not enjoyed a similar predoctoral contract for more than 12 months at the application deadline.
• Supervision: Have a PhD supervisor who belongs to the research team of the funded project.
• Language Skills: Catalan C1 level accreditation or request a temporary exemption according to UPC regulations.

Specific Requirements

Required application documents

To complete your application, you must submit all documents online:

• ID Document: Copy of valid DNI, NIE, or Passport (passport for non-resident foreigners).
• Degree Certificate: Copy of the official university degree allowing access to PhD studies.
• Academic Transcript: Official university transcript showing grades, credits, and completion dates (with certified translation or equivalence declaration if studied abroad).
• Curriculum Vitae: CV using the official CVA model available on the call website.
• PhD Admission/Enrollment: Proof of admission or enrollment in a UPC PhD program linked to Annex II projects for 2026/2027.
• Other Certificates: Disability accreditation or other relevant academic merits, if applicable.
• Catalan C1 Certificate (Or temporary exemption request)

Applicants can only apply to one single R&D project. Applications and document corrections must be submitted strictly through the UPC electronic site.

* Additional allowances include aid plus €7,000 for research stays and PhD tuition fees.

**Agreement CG/2024/05/12 of 25 October 2024 regulates remuneration for teaching activities carried out under predoctoral training contracts. Remuneration for Teching: màximum €11.978,40

Eligibility criteria

Assessment criteria Score
1. The candidate's academic and/or scientific and technical background 0–50

1.1. Scientific and technical contributions 0–45

1.2. Mobility and internationalisation 0–5

2. The candidate’s suitability for the research activities that will be carried out in the funded project 0–50

Selection process

Applications will be assessed by a committee of 3 members chaired by the PI of the Knowledge 7 Generation Project in question, according to the previous assessment criteria (maximum 100 points).

If any applications have a tied score, the decision will be made in favour of the application with the highest score in criterion 1.

In case of equality, the highest score in criterion 1.1, followed by criterion 1.2 and criterion 2. If the tie continues, it will be decided by drawing lots.

The application with the highest score for each of the projects will be proposed for funding, for each of the grants associated with each research project, as long as the applications have a score equal to or higher than 75 points (out of 100).

Additional comments

Languages:

Catalan is not necessary to aplicate. But the person who joins to the UPC must be able to provide proof of having attained CEFR Level C1 in Catalan. If this is not possible, a temporary exemption from certification must be applied for under the terms provided for in Governing Council Decision CG/2023/03/09, of 13 April.