Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 16 September 2026, from the University of Murcia, by which an access competition is called for university teaching positions |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | 29 September 2026 |
| Entry into force | 29 September 2026 |
| Affected parties | Doctors with state accreditation I3 or R3 who aspire to an Associate Professor of University position |
| Category | Public Sector — Higher Education |
| Exam fee | 48.61 € |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from BOE publication |
| Application platform | CONVOCUM PDI (exclusively online) |
| Regulatory framework | Organic Law 2/2023 of the University System and Royal Decree 678/2023 |
| Applicable regulation | Regulatory regulation approved in December 2025 |
The University of Murcia opens the door to new appointments in the Associate Professor of University body. The access competition, published on 29 September 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-20198), is based on the Organic Law 2/2023 of the University System and on Royal Decree 678/2023, and applies the Regulatory regulation approved by the university itself in December 2025.
The process is entirely online and the deadline is short: anyone who does not submit their application within 15 business days from publication is excluded from the process, with no possibility of later correction due to lateness.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution announces Associate Professor of University positions through an access competition, the selective procedure provided for in Organic Law 2/2023 for entry into university teaching bodies. The most relevant aspects of the process are:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Required accreditation | I3 certificate (accreditation for Associate Professor) or R3 (equivalent research accreditation), both of a state nature |
| Application channel | Exclusively online through the CONVOCUM PDI platform |
| Submission deadline | 15 business days from BOE publication (29/09/2026) |
| Participation fee | 48.61 € per position applied for |
| Fee exemption | People with disabilities equal to or greater than 33% |
| Selection committees | Balanced gender composition: no gender can exceed 60% or fall below 40% |
| Position processing | Each position is processed as an independent procedure, unless they share an area of knowledge |
| Applicable regulation | Regulatory regulation of the University of Murcia approved in December 2025 |
The requirement for prior state accreditation (I3 or R3) is an entry filter: without this valid certificate, the application cannot proceed, regardless of the candidate's curriculum.
Economic and operational impact
For the candidate, the direct cost of participation is reduced: 48.61 € per position. If a doctor applies for several positions simultaneously—as long as each one is processed as an independent procedure—they must pay the fee for each one.
Full exemption for people with disabilities equal to or greater than 33% removes this economic barrier for that group, in line with the policy of inclusive access to public employment.
From an operational perspective, the risks are mainly related to deadline and channel:
- The application is only accepted online (CONVOCUM PDI platform). There is no in-person or paper option.
- The 15 business days deadline is strict. Given that publication is on 29 September 2026, candidates must calculate the deadline precisely, discounting national, regional and local holidays.
- Selection committees must respect the 40–60% range by gender, which may affect their composition and, if applicable, the appointment of alternates.
Who does it affect?
- Doctors with valid I3 or R3 accreditation who wish to access an Associate Professor of University position at the University of Murcia.
- Departments and areas of knowledge of the University of Murcia involved in the announced positions, which must participate in the constitution of selection committees respecting balanced gender composition.
- Human resources managers of the University of Murcia, responsible for processing procedures independently by position and ensuring compliance with the December 2025 Regulation.
- People with disabilities equal to or greater than 33% who aspire to these positions, who are exempt from paying the 48.61 € fee.
Practical example
A doctor in Biochemistry with valid I3 accreditation wants to apply for two Associate Professor positions announced by the University of Murcia: one in the area of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and another in Physiology. Since both areas are different, each position is processed as an independent procedure.
The candidate must:
- Access the CONVOCUM PDI platform before the 15 business days from 29 September 2026 expire.
- Pay 48.61 € for each position applied for, that is, a total of 97.22 € if applying for both.
- Attach the I3 accreditation certificate and the documentation required by the December 2025 Regulation.
If that same candidate had a recognized disability of 40%, they would be exempt from both fees and would not pay anything to participate in the two procedures.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify accreditation: Check that you have a valid I3 or R3 certificate before starting any procedure. Without state accreditation, the application cannot proceed.
- Calculate the exact deadline: Count 15 business days from 29 September 2026, discounting national, Murcia region and local holidays. Do not wait until the last day.
- Register or access CONVOCUM PDI: Make sure you have operational access to the online platform with sufficient advance notice to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- Prepare the fee payment: Have 48.61 € available per position. If you have a recognized disability equal to or greater than 33%, gather the documentation to request the exemption.
- Review the December 2025 Regulation: Consult the Regulatory regulation approved by the University of Murcia in December 2025 to learn the specific documentary requirements for each procedure.
- Identify if positions share an area of knowledge: If applying for more than one position, verify if they share an area of knowledge, as in that case they could be processed jointly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to apply for the Associate Professor access competition at the University of Murcia?
The exam fee is 48.61 € per position. If a candidate applies for several positions that are processed as independent procedures, they must pay 48.61 € for each one. People with disabilities equal to or greater than 33% are exempt from payment.
What is the deadline to apply for Associate Professor positions at the University of Murcia 2026?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the publication of the resolution in the BOE, which took place on 29 September 2026. Applications are submitted exclusively through the CONVOCUM PDI online platform.
What accreditation do I need to apply for the University of Murcia access competition?
It is mandatory to have state accreditation I3 (accreditation for Associate Professor) or R3 (equivalent research accreditation). Without one of these valid certificates, the application cannot proceed, regardless of the candidate's curriculum.
How should the selection committee be composed?
Selection committees must respect balanced gender composition: no gender can represent more than 60% or less than 40% of members. This requirement is mandatory in accordance with Organic Law 2/2023 of the University System.
Can several positions be processed jointly in the same procedure?
Not in general. Each position is processed as an independent procedure, unless the announced positions share an area of knowledge, in which case they could be combined in the same procedure.
Official source
View complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-20198)
Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-20198
