UAM University Professor Positions 2026: 77.10€ Fee and Key Requirements

Key data

Accredited doctors for university teaching positions have a specific window of opportunity: the UAM has opened a competition under the LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023 that requires action before the 20 business day deadline from August 8, 2026 expires. The call establishes strict access conditions and a fee of 77.10 euros, with exemptions for specific groups.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution convenes a competition for access to university teaching civil servant positions at the UAM. Candidates must meet two simultaneous conditions:

• Be accredited for the teaching position they are applying for.
• Have passed the I3 program (research activity evaluation) or hold the R3 certificate as an established researcher.

Applications are submitted exclusively electronically through the UAM's electronic office. The deadline is 20 business days counted from the publication of the call in the BOE (August 8, 2026).

The call also establishes a mobility restriction: whoever obtains a position must hold it for a minimum of two years before being able to compete at another university.

Exemptions from the 77.10 euro fee

Candidates are exempt from paying the fee if they can prove any of the following situations:

• Unemployment status.
• Disability equal to or greater than 33%.
• Status as a victim of terrorism.
• Status as a victim of gender violence.
• Membership in a large family.

Position reserve for researchers

The regulation requires reserving a minimum of 15% of the positions convened for candidates with I3 evaluation or R3 certificate. This reserve responds to the LOSU framework to encourage the incorporation of profiles with consolidated research trajectory.

Economic and operational impact

The direct cost of participation is the 77.10 euro fee, paid when submitting the electronic application. For groups with exemptions, the direct economic cost is zero, although the operational cost (document preparation, accreditation, etc.) persists.

The most relevant operational impact is the two-year mobility restriction: whoever accesses a position at the UAM will not be able to compete at another university during that period. This has strategic implications for candidates considering multiple simultaneous calls at different universities.

For university departments and research teams, the 15% reserve for I3/R3 profiles means that part of the positions is conditioned to candidates with specific research evaluation, which may affect hiring planning.

Who does it affect?

• Accredited doctors for university teaching positions (University Professors, University Associate Professors or other positions according to LOSU) who have I3 evaluation or R3 certificate.
• Researchers with R3 certificate (established researcher) who meet accreditation requirements.
• UAM departments and faculties that have requested the position call and must manage selection processes.
• Candidates in unemployment, with disability equal to or greater than 33%, victims of terrorism or gender violence, or members of large families, who can benefit from the fee exemption.
• Advisors and HR managers in university institutions who must inform potential candidates about deadlines and requirements.

Practical example

A doctor accredited as a University Associate Professor, with passed I3 evaluation, wants to apply for one of the positions convened by the UAM. Her situation:

• Meets the accreditation requirement for the corresponding teaching position.
• Meets the I3 requirement, so she can also apply for the 15% reserved positions.
• Must submit her application exclusively electronically at the UAM office before the 20 business day deadline from August 8, 2026 expires.
• Pays the 77.10 euro fee (she has no exemption).
• If she obtains the position, she must remain at the UAM for a minimum of two years before being able to compete at another university.

If that same candidate were unemployed at the time of application, she would be exempt from paying the 77.10 euros, reducing her direct cost to zero.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify current accreditation for the teaching position being applied for, ensuring it is in force and corresponds to the position convened.
2. Confirm I3 evaluation or R3 certificate: without one of these two requirements, the application is not admissible in this call.
3. Calculate the exact application deadline: 20 business days from August 8, 2026. Take into account national and Madrid Community holidays to avoid missing the deadline.
4. Access the UAM's electronic office and prepare the required documentation before starting the process, as submission is exclusively electronic.
5. Pay the 77.10 euro fee or prove the corresponding exemption (unemployment, disability equal to or greater than 33%, victim of terrorism or gender violence, large family).
6. Assess the impact of the mobility restriction: if considering other calls at different universities, keep in mind that obtaining this position implies a minimum two-year commitment at the UAM.

Official source

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Notice: This article is purely informational in nature 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-2026-17325