La Caixa Foundation Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowships 2026

The La Caixa Foundation Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowships 2026 is a fully funded PhD program designed for young researchers from any nationality to pursue doctoral studies in Spain or Portugal. This fellowship supports research in fields such as health and life sciences, technology, physics, engineering, and mathematics, providing comprehensive financial coverage for salary, research costs, and tuition fees.

🏆 Benefits of the Fellowship

• €35,800/year for labor costs (salary + social security).
• Minimum gross salary: €25,000/year.
• €3,500/year for research expenses (e.g., conferences, courses, consumables).
• Full coverage of tuition fees for the doctoral program.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Open to all nationalities.
• Must hold a degree that qualifies for PhD enrollment.
• Cannot have started a PhD before the fellowship.
• Have less than 4 years of full-time research experience.
• Must not have lived or worked in Spain or Portugal for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.
• Proof of English proficiency is required (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, Duolingo).

📅 Application Date and Process

Step-by-Step Application Process:

1. Prepare Your Documents:

   • Completed online application form (in English).
   • Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s, if applicable).
   • Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, Duolingo).
   • Three confidential reference letters (academic or professional).
   • Translations into English, if needed.

2. Submit Online Application:

   • Access the application platform via the La Caixa Foundation Fellowships website.
   • Fill in all required details in English.
   • Upload transcripts and reference letters.
   • Submit before the deadline: 28 January 2026, 2 pm (Spain time).

3. Language Certificate Submission:

   • If your English certificate is not ready at the time of submission, you can upload it later.
   • Final deadline for certificates: 11 February 2026.

4. Selection Process:

   • Eligibility Screening: Applications are checked against criteria.
   • Shortlisting: Reviewed by 2–3 expert researchers in your discipline.
   • Interviews: Remote interviews conducted in English (20–22 May 2026).
   • Final Results: Announced on 29 May 2026.

5. Fellowship Start:

   • Successful candidates begin between September–November 2026 (with a possible extension to January 2027).

📌 Application Deadline

• 28 January 2026

🔗 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the fellowship on the La Caixa Foundation Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowships website.
• Apply directly via the application portal.

🌟 Start your journey towards a fully funded PhD in Spain or Portugal with the La Caixa Foundation Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowships!

• €35,800/year for labor costs (salary + social security).
• Minimum gross salary: €25,000/year.
• €3,500/year for research expenses (conferences, courses, consumables, etc.).
• Tuition fees for doctoral program covered.