Associate Professor Positions at UMU 2026: €48.61 Fee and 15 Days to Apply

Key data

The University of Murcia announces positions in the Associate Professor Body under the Organic Law 2/2023 on the University System and the Royal Decree 678/2023. The announcement, published in the BOE on 25 September 2026, activates a selection process with clear rules on deadlines, costs and documentation that every candidate must know before the deadline expires.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution regulates the competition for access to positions in the Associate Professor Body at the University of Murcia. The key aspects of the procedure are as follows:

A relevant element is that it is not necessary to provide supporting documentation when submitting the application. The declaration of responsibility replaces supporting documents at this stage, which simplifies the initial process for candidates.

Regarding processing, each position constitutes an independent procedure, unless several positions share a field of knowledge, in which case they may be grouped. This has practical implications: a candidate aspiring to more than one position in different fields will need to manage separate applications and pay the fee for each one.

Economic and operational impact

The direct cost for the candidate is €48.61 per position applied for. If an accredited doctor applies for several positions in different fields of knowledge, they must pay this fee independently for each procedure.

Full fee exemption applies to persons with a disability degree equal to or greater than 33%, which eliminates the access cost for this group.

From an operational perspective, the requirement to process the application through the CONVOCUM PDI platform means that the candidate must have electronic access and, presumably, a digital certificate or equivalent identification system. The non-submission of documentation at this stage reduces the initial administrative burden, but the candidate must be aware that the declaration of responsibility will need to be supported by actual documentation in later stages of the process.

Selection committees must respect a balanced gender composition of 40–60%, a requirement that the university must guarantee in the constitution of each panel, without directly affecting the candidate in economic terms.

Who does it affect?

• Accredited doctors who meet the requirements to access the Associate Professor Body and wish to apply for a position at the University of Murcia.
• Researchers and teachers with current national accreditation issued by ANECA or equivalent regional body, in accordance with Organic Law 2/2023 and RD 678/2023.
• Associate professors, contracted doctors or postdoctoral researchers who are in the process of consolidating their academic careers and seek to access a university civil service body.
• Persons with disability equal to or greater than 33% who aspire to these positions, who are exempt from paying the €48.61 fee.
• Departments and fields of knowledge at the University of Murcia involved in filling the announced positions, which must participate in the constitution of committees with balanced gender composition.

Practical example

An accredited doctor who wishes to apply for two Associate Professor positions in different fields of knowledge within the University of Murcia should take the following into account:

• Since they are different fields of knowledge, each position constitutes an independent procedure.
• They will need to submit two separate applications through the CONVOCUM PDI platform.
• The total cost in examination fees will be €97.22 (2 × €48.61).
• In both cases, they do not need to attach supporting documentation in the application phase: a declaration of responsibility is sufficient.
• The deadline for submitting both applications is 15 business days from 25 September 2026, so they must manage the procedures with sufficient advance notice to avoid missing either announcement.

If this same candidate had a recognized disability of 33% or higher, they would be exempt from paying the total €97.22.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify accreditation: Confirm that you have current national accreditation for the Associate Professor Body, in accordance with Organic Law 2/2023 and RD 678/2023.
2. Calculate the exact deadline: The 15 business day deadline begins on 25 September 2026. Identify the specific deadline date excluding national and Murcia region holidays.
3. Access CONVOCUM PDI: Register or verify access to the University of Murcia's electronic platform before starting the application, ensuring you have valid digital identification.
4. Pay the €48.61 fee per position: Manage the payment of examination fees for each position you apply for. If you apply for several positions in different fields, payment is independent for each procedure.
5. Verify exemption if applicable: Persons with disability equal to or greater than 33% must prove this condition to be exempt from paying the fee.
6. Prepare the declaration of responsibility: It is not necessary to provide documentation at this stage, but the declaration of responsibility must be truthful, as supporting documentation will be required in later stages.
7. Identify if positions share a field of knowledge: If applying for several positions within the same field, check whether they are processed jointly or independently, which may affect the number of applications and fees to be paid.

Official source

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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-2026-19899