University Professor Positions at UAM 2026: Fee, Requirements and Deadlines

Key data

The Autonomous University of Madrid convenes a competition for access to university teaching staff positions under the LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023. The resolution was published on October 22, 2026 and activates a selection process with specific requirements that go beyond the usual state accreditation: it is required to have completed the I3 program or to have the R3 certificate for established researcher.

For doctors who have spent years accumulating academic and research merits, this call is a concrete window of opportunity. The process is entirely electronic and the deadline is strict: 20 business days from publication.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution regulates access to university teaching staff positions at UAM. The essential points are:

• State accreditation requirement: it is an essential condition to have the corresponding national accreditation for the teaching staff position being sought.
• Additional research requirement: in addition to accreditation, the candidate must have completed the I3 program or hold the R3 certificate for established researcher. Without one of these two, the application will not be admissible.
• Exclusively electronic submission: applications are processed only through the UAM electronic office. No other channel is accepted.
• Deadline: 20 business days counted from the publication of the resolution (October 22, 2026).
• Fee: 77.10 € per participant, with the exemptions detailed below.
• Position reserve: a minimum of 15% of the convened positions is reserved for candidates with I3 evaluation or R3 certificate.
• Mandatory tenure: whoever obtains a position must hold it for at least 2 years before being able to compete at another university.

Exemptions from the 77.10 € fee

The following candidates are exempt from paying the fee:

Economic and operational impact

For the candidate, the direct cost of participating is 77.10 € as a fee, unless they qualify for one of the five exemptions provided. This amount is fixed and independent of the number of positions being sought within the call.

The most relevant operational impact is the restriction on subsequent mobility: whoever obtains a position is bound to UAM for a minimum of 2 years before being able to apply for competitions at other universities. This has direct implications for medium-term academic career planning.

The 15% reserve for I3/R3 represents a real competitive advantage for researchers who already have that evaluation: they compete in a segment with fewer candidates per position.

Who does it affect?

• Doctors with state accreditation for university teaching staff positions (University Lecturer, University Professor or other positions recognized by LOSU).
• Researchers with completed I3 evaluation or with R3 certificate for established researcher, who also meet the accreditation requirement.
• Candidates with disability equal to or greater than 33%, unemployed, victims of terrorism or gender violence, and large families, who may benefit from the fee exemption.
• Active university teaching staff who wish to change positions: they must take into account the minimum 2-year tenure restriction in their current position.

Practical example

A female doctor accredited as University Lecturer, with the I3 program completed and without any exemption condition, decides to apply for the UAM competition. Her specific situation:

• She pays the fee of 77.10 € through the UAM electronic office.
• She submits her application entirely electronically within the deadline of 20 business days from October 22, 2026.
• With I3 evaluation, she can apply for both general quota positions and the 15% reserved quota for I3/R3, which improves her chances.
• If she obtains the position, she must remain at UAM for a minimum of 2 years before being able to compete at another university.

In contrast, an accredited doctor who has not completed the I3 program nor has the R3 certificate cannot submit an application, even if they have current state accreditation.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify compliance with the two essential requirements: current state accreditation AND completed I3 evaluation or valid R3 certificate. Without both, the application will not be admitted.
2. Calculate the exact deadline: the 20 business day deadline starts on October 22, 2026. Identify the specific deadline by counting business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national and Madrid Community holidays).
3. Prepare digital documentation: the entire application is processed exclusively through the UAM electronic office. Make sure you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve operational before the last day.
4. Manage the fee payment: pay the 77.10 € through the procedure enabled in the electronic office, or document the exemption condition (unemployment, disability ≥33%, victim of terrorism or gender violence, large family).
5. Plan medium-term mobility: if the position is obtained, it will not be possible to compete at another university during the following 2 years. Consider this factor before submitting the application.

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-2026-22000