Professor Positions at UGR 2026: Fee of €42.50 and Budget of €467,758

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University Associate Professors, Scientific Researchers from Public Research Organizations (PROs) and Permanent Labor Professors with accreditation for Professor positions have a new opportunity at the University of Granada. The Resolution of July 22, 2026, published in the BOE on July 28, announces a competition for access to Professor positions through internal promotion, with a total cost to the institution of €467,758.28 charged to the 2026 budget.

The process is governed by the Organic Law of the University System (LOSU) and Royal Decree 678/2023, which regulate competitions for access to university teaching positions in the new regulatory framework.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces a competition for access to Professor positions through internal promotion at the University of Granada. The essential elements of the process are as follows:

Candidate requirements

To be eligible, candidates must simultaneously meet these conditions:

• Be accredited for the Professor position.
• Be a civil servant in one of these positions of origin, with a minimum of two years of service:
  • University Associate Professor
  • Scientific Researcher from Public Research Organization (PRO)
  • Permanent Labor Professor (under the same conditions)

Exam fee and exemptions

The established fee is €42.50. The following groups are exempt from payment:

• Persons with recognized disabilities
• Job seekers
• Victims of terrorism
• Members of large families

Application procedure

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the electronic headquarters of the University of Granada. Paper applications or submissions through other channels will not be accepted. The deadline is 20 calendar days from September 1, 2026, which places the closing date approximately on September 20, 2026.

Economic and operational impact

The total cost of the positions resulting from this announcement amounts to €467,758.28, entirely charged to the University of Granada's budget for fiscal year 2026. This figure reflects the salary impact and social security contributions of the new Professor positions to be filled through this process.

For candidates, the direct cost of participation is minimal: €42.50 exam fee, with the possibility of total exemption for the indicated groups. The economic burden falls mainly on the announcing institution.

From an operational perspective, the requirement for exclusively electronic processing means that candidates must have a valid digital certificate or electronic ID to submit their application. The absence of this technical requirement may result in exclusion from the process.

Who does it affect?

• University Associate Professors with accreditation for Professor and at least two years of service in the position.
• Scientific Researchers from Public Research Organizations (PROs) who meet the same accreditation and seniority requirements.
• Permanent Labor Professors accredited for Professor with a minimum of two years of service.
• Departments and governing bodies of the University of Granada, which must manage selection committees and related administrative processes.
• HR managers and university administration responsible for processing the competition and budget control of the €467,758.28 committed.

Practical example

A University Associate Professor from the Department of Biochemistry at UGR who obtained her accreditation for Professor in 2024 and has been a civil servant in her position for five years meets all the requirements of this announcement:

• Valid accreditation for the Professor position: meets requirement.
• Status as civil servant with more than two years of service: meets requirement (five years).
• Fee to pay: €42.50 (unless she belongs to one of the exempt groups).
• Deadline to submit her application: from September 1 to approximately September 20, 2026, exclusively through electronic headquarters.

If selected, her position is financed within the budget of €467,758.28 allocated to this announcement. The process is governed by LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023, which establish the bases of the competition for access.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify accreditation: Confirm that you have valid accreditation for the Professor position before starting any procedure.
2. Check seniority: Prove a minimum of two years of service as a civil servant in the position of origin (Associate Professor, PRO Researcher or Permanent Labor Professor).
3. Prepare digital certificate: The application is exclusively electronic. Verify that your digital certificate or electronic ID is valid and operational before September 1, 2026.
4. Pay the fee or request exemption: Prepare payment of €42.50 or gather documentation proving membership in an exempt group (disability, job seeker, terrorism victim or large family).
5. Submit the application on time: The 20-day deadline begins on September 1, 2026. An application submitted after the deadline results in automatic exclusion from the process.
6. Consult the complete announcement: Review the resolution published in the BOE to learn about the specific positions announced, selection committees and other specific requirements.

Official source

Consult complete regulation at 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-2026-16414