Phd Call- Institutional call for the incorporation ofEarly-stage researchers

Phd Call- Institutional call for the incorporation of Early-stage researchers

The Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Foundation – Research Institute VHIR makes its own and open call for a doctoral fellowship programme devoted to attracting early-stage researchers with a special interest in biomedical research who wish to carry out doctoral studies at VHIR.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of these grants is to train 4 doctoral candidates over a period of four years within the research groups of the Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus environment.

The conditions of the call are established in compliance with the European Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), which establishes the implementation of open, gender equality, transparent and merit-based recruitment measures, to contribute to the promotion of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

• The VHIR PhD Call 2025 offers 4 fellowships for a 4-year pre-doctoral contract with expenses regulated to “Estatut del Personal Investigador en Formació” (EPIF) every year. Approximately, the gross annual salary will be 18.180€ for the first two years , 19.479€ for the third year , and 24.348€ for the fourth year . The VHIR PhD Call is funded through donations from Amics del VHIR.

DURATION

4 years

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR’S (PI)

competitive projects. Projects with PI and CO-PI figures can only be considerate in one candidacy.

DOCUMENTATION TO SUBMIT

Applications must be formalised by the applicant in his / her own name and interest and must be submitted via VHIR job offer website , by September 3rd 2025 at 14h.

The candidate’s application must be accompanied by the following documentation. Documentation must be sent numbered and named as indicated.

1. Excel Template located on the VHIR web link. The name of this document must be : "1.VHIR_PhD_Call_Template_Surname”.

2. Detailed curriculum vitae of the candidate in normalised format (i.e CVN ). Candidates must use the FECYT application for creating the document. The name of this document must be : "2.VHIR_PhD_Call_CVN_Surname”.

3. Bachelor's degree diplom a or proof of payment fee. The name of this document must be : "3.VHIR_PhD_Call_Bachelor _Surname”.

4. Academic certificate with the average grade of the bachelor's degree and the termination date. In the case of studies carried out abroad, ANECA certification as specified in Clause 2.g. The name of this document must be : " 4.VHIR_PhD_Call_Bachelor_ grades _Surname”.

5. Master’s degree diploma or proof of payment fee. The name of this document must be : "5.VHIR_PhD_Call_Master_Surname” .

6. Academic certificate / record of master's degree studie s, including average grade and termination date. The name of this document must be : "6.VHIR_PhD_Call_Master_ grades _Surname”.

7. PDF document with the first page of the publication s (and / or page(s) where the authors contribution appears). The name of this document must be : "7.VHIR_PhD_Call_Publications _Surname”.

8. PDF document that accredits the candidate’s non-academic internship periods, including start and end dates, and hours. The research institute should be identified, including Letterhead and / or Stamp of the institution and signature of the tutor / supervisor. The name of this document must be : "8.VHIR_PhD_Call_Interships _Surname”.

9. PDF document that accredits the candidate’s Erasmus+ internships , including start and end dates. The university should be identified, including Letterhead and / or Stamp of the institution and signature of the tutor / supervisor. The name of this document must be : "9.VHIR_PhD_Call_Erasmus _Surname”.

10. PDF document that accredits other merits : dissemination activities, prizes, grants, certificate of languages, attendance to seminars or scientific congresses, including poster presentation at VHIR, etc.). The name of this document must be : "10.VHIR_PhD_Call_Other_Merits_Surname”.

11. Acceptance letter of the hosting VHIR research group.  Template located on the VHIR web link . The letter must be signed by the PI supervisor of the candidate and should include the date of signature. The name of this document must be : "11.VHIR_PhD_Call_Letter_Surname”.

12. If applicable, accreditation for the exceptional extension of the evaluable period for one of the reasons mentioned in Clause 2.e. of the Eligibility Criteria. The name of this document must be : "12.VHIR_PhD_Call_Extension _Surname”

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Candidates may submit their applications until September 03rd 2025.

For more information and documents please click on the below link :

Phd Call

We want to encourage you to apply to this call. Please, do not hesitate to contact us for anything you need at  laura.plata@vhir.org

What can we offer?

Deadline to apply : 03-09-2025

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.