The Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) presented this Wednesday the call for UC3M-attracts-excellence-international 2024 aid, an initiative aimed at attracting six internationally renowned researchers who are currently working abroad and who have carried out their research activity for at least four years in scientific centers of recognized prestige outside Spain, as announced in a press release.
These grants, intended for the UC3M departments where the person who joins is assigned, will cover in each case the labor cost of a three-year contract (with the possibility of extension for two additional years). with an initial salary of 75,000 euros for the first year, subject to the corresponding salary reviews. In addition, each researcher will have at their disposal a research fund of 100,000 euros for the five years of the program to finance their Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) activities.
The objective of this program is strengthen scientific capacity of the university by incorporating high-level talent, to promote the generation of synergies and high-impact research projects in key areas, encourage international collaboration and contribute to the development of innovative projects.
The beneficiary departments of this aid must commit to opening a permanent position in the researcher’s field of knowledge before the end of the period of execution of the action.
For their part, contracted research staff must be fully integrated into the corresponding department and actively participate in its projects and activities (including teaching tasks of up to 100 hours per year). In addition, you must present a proposal in one of the calls of the European Research Council (ERC) within the first three years of joining UC3M.
The deadline to submit applications ends on December 18, 2024. All information about the program, including updated documentation, is available on the UC3M Research and Transfer Program website. Interested persons are recommended to consult this portal for details on the application process and the specific conditions of the call.
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