Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of November 4, 2026, from the University of Granada, convening a competitive examination for access to positions in university teaching bodies |
|---|---|
| Publication | November 11, 2026 |
| Entry into force | November 11, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Doctoral researchers with I3 or R3 certificate and state university accreditation in accordance with RD 678/2023 |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Budget cost | €472,557.47 (charged to 2027 budget) |
| Examination fee | €42.50 |
| Application deadline | 20 calendar days from publication (sede.ugr.es) |
| Replacement rate applied | 120% (set by the General State Budget) |
| Accreditation regulatory framework | Royal Decree 678/2023 |
Researchers who have completed the Ramón y Cajal Program and hold the I3 or R3 certificate now have a concrete opportunity to access a tenured university teaching position at the University of Granada. The call, published on November 11, 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-23649), activates a competitive examination supported by the 120% replacement rate set by the General State Budget.
The process is specifically designed for already-accredited excellence researchers: it is not an open call to the general public, but a reserved pathway for those who have completed scientific talent recruitment programs and obtained state accreditation in accordance with Royal Decree 678/2023.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution convenes a competitive examination for access to positions in university teaching bodies at the University of Granada. Unlike ordinary competitive examinations, this call is reserved for a very specific profile:
- Researchers who have completed the Ramón y Cajal Program or other equivalent excellence programs.
- Who have obtained the I3 or R3 Certificate, an accreditation that evaluates the quality and impact of the research trajectory.
- Who are previously accredited in accordance with Royal Decree 678/2023, which regulates accreditation for access to university teaching bodies.
- Who meet the general requirements for access to Spanish public service.
Applications are submitted exclusively through electronic means via the UGR electronic office (sede.ugr.es). No other form of submission is accepted. The deadline is 20 calendar days counted from the publication date, that is, from November 11, 2026.
The total expected budget cost for these positions amounts to €472,557.47, charged to the University of Granada's budget for fiscal year 2027. The call is supported by the 120% replacement rate established by the General State Budget, which allows convening more positions than those eliminated by retirements or other departures.
Economic and operational impact
For the University of Granada, the direct economic impact is a spending commitment of €472,557.47 in the 2027 budget. This amount covers the salary and public service costs associated with the positions convened.
For candidate researchers, direct costs are minimal:
- Examination fee: €42.50 per candidate.
- Complete exemption from the fee for persons with a disability equal to or greater than 33%.
- Complete exemption from the fee for job seekers.
The most relevant operational impact is the extremely tight deadline: 20 calendar days from publication to complete and submit the electronic application. Any researcher who meets the requirements and is not aware of this call may lose the opportunity until the next call.
Who does it affect?
- Doctoral researchers who have completed the Ramón y Cajal Program or other recognized excellence programs.
- Researchers who hold the I3 or R3 Certificate in force.
- Researchers who have current state accreditation in accordance with Royal Decree 678/2023 for access to university teaching bodies.
- Candidates who meet the general requirements for access to public service (nationality, functional capacity, not having been dismissed from service, etc.).
- Persons with disability equal to or greater than 33% or in a situation of job seeking, who additionally benefit from fee exemption.
- Departments and research institutes of the University of Granada that will incorporate the selected candidates.
Practical example
A researcher who completed their Ramón y Cajal contract in 2025, obtained the I3 Certificate, and processed their accreditation in accordance with RD 678/2023 during that same year, is in a position to submit their candidacy to this call.
Their only direct cost is the €42.50 fee, which they pay when formalizing the electronic application at sede.ugr.es. If registered as a job seeker, they are exempt from this payment.
They must keep in mind that the 20 calendar day deadline from November 11, 2026 is immovable: if they submit the application outside the deadline or through a channel other than electronic, they will be excluded from the process. Once incorporated, their position is financed from the UGR's 2027 budget, within the block of €472,557.47 committed for this call.
What should researchers do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: confirm that you have the I3 or R3 Certificate and current state accreditation in accordance with RD 678/2023.
- Access sede.ugr.es and locate the call published on November 11, 2026 to review the specific positions and their profiles.
- Prepare the documentation required for the electronic application before the 20 calendar day deadline expires.
- Pay the €42.50 fee (or provide evidence of exemption status due to disability equal to or greater than 33% or job seeking status).
- Submit the application exclusively through electronic means at sede.ugr.es within the deadline. No other channel is accepted.
- Keep the electronic submission receipt as proof of having met the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the tenured professor positions convened by UGR in 2026?
Only doctoral researchers who have completed the Ramón y Cajal Program or other equivalent excellence programs, who hold the I3 or R3 Certificate, and who are accredited in accordance with Royal Decree 678/2023 can apply. Additionally, they must meet the general requirements for access to Spanish public service.
How much does it cost to submit an application and who is exempt from the fee?
The examination fee is €42.50. Persons with a disability equal to or greater than 33% and job seekers are exempt from paying it. The exemption must be documented at the time of application.
What is the deadline for applying for the positions and how is the application submitted?
The deadline is 20 calendar days from the publication of the call, which took place on November 11, 2026. Applications are submitted exclusively through electronic means via the electronic office of the University of Granada: sede.ugr.es. No other channel is accepted.
What is the committed budget for these positions and which fiscal year does it apply to?
The expected budget cost amounts to €472,557.47, charged to the University of Granada's budget for fiscal year 2027.
What is the 120% replacement rate and why does it allow these positions to be convened?
The 120% replacement rate is set by the General State Budget and allows public universities to convene more positions than those eliminated by retirements or other departures. In this case, UGR uses it as legal support to activate this competitive examination for access to university teaching bodies.
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-2026-23649
