The Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) offers the Clínico Junior en el Territorio AECC 2027 funding program to strengthen research careers among medical specialists in Spain. The award supports cancer research alongside clinical practice, including doctoral research, an initial postdoctoral period, or protected research time.
Eligibility Criteria
- Medical specialist qualification obtained within ten years of the call opening; qualifying career-break extensions apply.
- Overseas specialist qualifications must be officially recognized in Spain.
- Residents may apply but must obtain their specialist qualification before funding starts.
- Research must take place at a public or nonprofit research institution in Spain.
- Project directors must hold a doctorate and demonstrate research leadership.
- Each research group may support only one applicant.
Funding Details
- Amount: €180,000 over four years (€45,000 annually).
- Supports employment-related salary and social security costs.
- Additional mobility funding: Up to €8,000, subject to approval.
- Latest funding start: December 1, 2027.
Deadline
- Application: October 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM mainland Spain time.
- Expected decision: March 2027, provisionally.
Further Information
- Official program page and guidelines
- AECC application portal