La Caixa INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowship (Spain)
About this scholarship
The INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowship is offered by the “la Caixa” Foundation, one of Europe’s largest foundations, to support outstanding early-stage researchers to pursue a PhD at research centres in Spain or Portugal. It is a prestigious, well-funded programme that combines a competitive salary with structured training and mentoring, aimed at attracting top doctoral talent to the region.
The award is generous, providing a gross monthly salary of around 2,790 euros (about 33,480 euros a year), an annual research budget of 3,654 euros, four complementary training courses over three years, a mentoring programme, and health and accident insurance, for up to four years. Fellows join accredited centres of excellence and benefit from a rich professional development programme.
Eligibility is for researchers of any nationality who have not yet started a PhD, have completed the studies needed to enrol in an official PhD programme in Spain or Portugal, hold the required level of English, and have limited prior research experience; for the Incoming frame you must not have lived or worked in Spain or Portugal for more than 12 months in the prior three years. You apply online through the “la Caixa” Foundation fellowships website by the deadline (around late January), and selection includes interviews. For early-career researchers aiming at a PhD in Iberia, INPhINIT is a flagship opportunity.
Eligibility
- A master's degree or equivalent allowing enrolment in an official PhD programme in Spain or Portugal.
- Up to three years of research experience after the master's.
- All nationalities.
- Not already holding a PhD.
- For the Incoming frame, must not have lived or worked in Spain or Portugal for more than 12 months in the prior three years.
Benefits & Coverage
- Gross annual salary of around EUR 33,480.
- Annual research budget of EUR 3,654.
- Four complementary training courses over three years.
- Mentoring programme.
- Health and accident insurance.
Required Documents
- Master's degree certificate and transcripts.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of purpose and research interests.
- Reference letters.
- English proficiency.
- Passport copy.
How to Apply
- Be a researcher of any nationality who has not yet started a PhD and has completed the studies needed to enrol in an official PhD programme in Spain or Portugal, with the required English and limited prior research experience.
- For the Incoming frame you must not have lived or worked in Spain or Portugal for more than 12 months in the prior three years (the Retaining frame is the reverse).
- Apply online through the "la Caixa" Foundation fellowships website by the deadline (around late January); selection includes interviews, and Incoming fellows must join an accredited centre of excellence.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Caixa INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Gross salary of around EUR 2,790/month (about EUR 33,480 a year); Annual research budget of EUR 3,654 plus training and mentoring.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does La Caixa INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is January 25, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: A master's degree or equivalent allowing enrolment in an official PhD programme in Spain or Portugal; Up to three years of research experience after the master's; All nationalities; Not already holding a PhD; and more (see the full list above). See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
