CAM On Air Research Grants for Pre-Doctoral Training 2024

14 Jan

The CAM On Air Research Grants program is now open for applications. These grants are designed to hire pre-doctoral researchers in training to complete their doctoral theses under the framework of the International Doctorate.

Application Period

  • Internal Start Date: January 9, 2025
  • Internal End Date: January 24, 2025

Eligibility Criteria for Pre-Doctoral Candidates
To qualify, applicants must:

  • Have completed undergraduate or combined undergraduate and master’s studies that qualify them for enrollment in a doctoral program. These degrees must be finalized by the end of the application period.
  • Not have held more than 12 months of any pre-doctoral contract or received grants for the same purpose.
  • Be enrolled, admitted, or provisionally admitted to a doctoral program at one of Madrid’s universities. Enrollment must be confirmed when the contract is formalized.
  • Not hold a doctoral degree from any Spanish or foreign institution.
  • Meet the required average grade for their complete academic record (Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.) for doctoral program access.

Eligibility Criteria for Thesis Supervisors and Co-Supervisors
Supervisors or co-supervisors of doctoral theses must:

  • Have a permanent employment relationship with the applicant organization or an employment contract lasting at least as long as the grant period. This ensures effective supervision of the researcher’s work.
  • Not be part-time personnel, on leave of absence, visiting lecturers, or emeritus lecturers, as per regulatory guidelines.
  • Hold a doctoral degree.

Application Requirements

  • Applications must be endorsed by a thesis supervisor, who will also serve as the academic tutor during the grant period. A co-director may be included from another Spanish or foreign institution.
  • Each supervisor may endorse only one application. Multiple applications endorsed by the same supervisor or co-supervisor will result in all applications being excluded.

Grant Duration
The grants are awarded for a period of four years.

More Information
Detailed guidance on required documentation and the application process can be found [here].

Interested Candidates
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the research lines of the program to align their interests and identify potential supervisors. For further assistance, please contact the Program Director, Manuel Soler.

For more info, download the document.