Please find below a brief summary of the “Return of Talent Programme” launched by the FUNDACIÓN RAMÓN ARECES. The deadline for submission of applications is 15th October 2023.
v OVERVIEW OF THE CALL
The aim of this call is to promote an innovative programme for the return of scientists already established abroad, so that they can develop a relevant research project (in any scientific area) for a period of five years in a Spanish public research institution.
v FUNDING CONDITIONS & DURATION
DURATION: 5 years (the initial duration is 1 year, extendable annually for 4 successive additional years after a favorable evaluation by the Foundation's Scientific Council).
Note: It must start, at the latest, 12 months after the Call results are published.
FUNDING: 1 grant for the amount of 1.250.000 €
- 1st year: 40 %.
- 2nd and 3rd year: 20% each year.
- 4th and 5th year: 10% each year.
v ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant researchers:
ü Spanish nationality.
ü Have been residing and working on scientific projects outside Spain for a period of no less than 5 years at the time of application.
Note: time spent abroad (“estancias puntuales en el extranjero”) will not be considered as a period of residence, nor will the provision of services as a volunteer or any other form that does not involve financial remuneration.
ü To have led or lead a scientific project as PI.
ü Have a proposal from a Spanish public hospital or research center to carry out a research project.
ü Submit, together with the host institution, a significant research project, with its corresponding objectives, chronology and assessment indicators.
ü Submit a declaration of intention to continue the professional activity in Spain at the end of the Programme (provided that the minimum conditions for this are met), in a joint declaration with the host institution.
- Host institutions:
ü Spanish public hospitals or research centres. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check the eligibility of your institution before applying.
ü Submit, together with the candidate, a five-year research project at the Spanish center with defined objectives, an established chronology and clear indicators for assessing its progress.
ü Specify the contributions that the receiving center will make to support the candidate's project (human and material resources).
ü To identify which facilities and laboratory will be specifically dedicated to the Programme (with the name).
v FURTHER INFORMATION
- Results to be published before the end of 2023.
- Please access the following link for further information on the call: https://www.fundacionareces.es/fundacionareces/es/programa-de-retonorno-del-talento/
- Applications must be sent online: https://www.fundacionareces.es/areaprivada/areaprivada/index.html#/login