Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 16, 2026, from the University of Murcia, by which a competition for access to university teaching staff positions is announced |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 29, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 29, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Doctoral researchers with disabilities ≥33%, I3 or R3 accreditation and affiliation with the Ramón y Cajal Program |
| Category | Public Sector — Public Teaching Employment |
| Participation fee | 48.61 € (exempt for people with accredited disabilities) |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication in the BOE |
| Application method | Exclusively electronic — CONVOCUM PDI platform (University of Murcia) |
| Reference framework | Public Employment Offer for PDI 2025 approved by the Governing Council |
Doctoral researchers with recognized disabilities and affiliation with the Ramón y Cajal Program have a concrete window of opportunity: the University of Murcia announces positions in the Associate Professor body specifically reserved for this profile. The call is published under the Public Employment Offer for PDI 2025 and is processed as independent procedures per position.
The official reference is the Resolution of September 16, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-20197), published on September 29, 2026.
What does this regulation establish?
The call regulates access to positions in the Associate Professor body through a competitive process, using the disability quota for people with disabilities. This mechanism ensures that certain positions in the public offer are filled exclusively with candidates who accredit a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.
The cumulative requirements that the candidate must meet are as follows:
- Have the I3 Program accreditation (researcher with accredited research trajectory) or the established researcher certificate R3
- Be a beneficiary of the Ramón y Cajal Program
- Accredit a disability equal to or greater than 33%
- Maintain all requirements until the moment of taking office
Each position is processed as an independent administrative procedure. Applications are submitted exclusively electronically through the CONVOCUM PDI platform of the University of Murcia. Paper applications or submissions through other channels are not accepted.
Economic and operational impact
The direct cost of participation is minimal: the competition fee is 48.61 euros. However, for candidates who have their disability properly accredited, this fee is completely exempt, eliminating any economic barrier to access.
From an operational perspective, the critical aspects are:
- Very tight deadline: 15 business days from September 29, 2026. Any delay in gathering accrediting documentation results in exclusion from the process.
- Single electronic channel: the CONVOCUM PDI platform is the only valid means. Last-minute technical issues can prevent submission if not managed in advance.
- Maintenance of requirements: candidates must retain all requirements (accreditation, Ramón y Cajal affiliation, degree of disability) until taking office, not just at the time of application.
Who does it affect?
This call affects directly and exclusively a very specific profile:
- Doctoral researchers with recognized disabilities ≥33%
- Active beneficiaries of the Ramón y Cajal Program
- Holders of I3 accreditation (Program for Incentivizing the Incorporation and Intensification of Research Activity) or the R3 certificate (established researcher, according to the European classification of researchers)
- Candidates wishing to join as Associate Professors at the University of Murcia
It does not affect private companies, SMEs or self-employed individuals. The impact is exclusively for the research community with disabilities that meets the specific requirements of the call.
Practical example
A doctoral researcher with a 45% degree of disability, beneficiary of the Ramón y Cajal Program and in possession of I3 accreditation, decides to apply for this call.
- Fee to pay: 0 € (exempt due to accredited disability, compared to the 48.61 € that a candidate without recognized disability would pay).
- Application deadline: must calculate the 15 business days from September 29, 2026 and submit the application before that deadline expires.
- Channel: accesses the CONVOCUM PDI platform of the University of Murcia, completes the electronic form and attaches documentation accrediting disability, I3 accreditation and Ramón y Cajal affiliation.
- Maintenance requirement: if selected, must retain their status as Ramón y Cajal beneficiary and I3 accreditation until taking office as Associate Professor.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify compliance with the three simultaneous requirements: accredited disability ≥33%, valid I3 accreditation or R3 certificate, and status as beneficiary of the Ramón y Cajal Program.
- Calculate the exact deadline: count 15 business days from September 29, 2026 to know the final submission date. Do not confuse business days with calendar days.
- Gather accrediting documentation in advance: official disability certificate, I3 accreditation or R3 certificate, and documentation of the Ramón y Cajal Program.
- Register and familiarize yourself with the CONVOCUM PDI platform of the University of Murcia before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- Submit the application exclusively electronically through CONVOCUM PDI. No other channel is valid.
- Retain all requirements until taking office, not just at the time of application, as the call requires their maintenance throughout the entire process.
Frequently asked questions
What accreditation do I need to apply for these positions at the University of Murcia?
You must have the I3 Program accreditation (Incentivizing the Incorporation and Intensification of Research Activity) or the established researcher certificate R3. Additionally, you must be a beneficiary of the Ramón y Cajal Program and accredit a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.
How much does it cost to apply for the competition at the University of Murcia?
The participation fee is 48.61 euros. However, people with properly accredited disabilities are exempt from payment, so the cost is 0 euros for candidates who meet this requirement.
What is the deadline to apply for these Associate Professor positions?
The application deadline is 15 business days counted from the publication of the call in the BOE, which took place on September 29, 2026. Applications must be submitted exclusively electronically through the CONVOCUM PDI platform of the University of Murcia.
How are applications submitted for the competition at the University of Murcia?
Applications are submitted exclusively electronically through the CONVOCUM PDI platform of the University of Murcia. Paper applications or submissions through other channels are not accepted. Each position is processed as an independent administrative procedure.
Until when must I maintain the access requirements for these positions?
Requirements must be maintained until the moment of taking office as Associate Professor, not just at the time of submitting the application. This includes I3 or R3 accreditation, status as beneficiary of the Ramón y Cajal Program and accredited degree of disability.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
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-2026-20197
