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BOE-A-2026-20146 ·28 September 2026 ·orden not-relevant
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Spanish researchers: 2026 National Research and Young Researcher Awards granted

Order CNU/1009/2026 formalises the granting of the 2026 National Research Awards and the National Young Researcher Awards. These awards recognise the careers of Spanish researchers with international relevance or, in the case of the young researcher awards, those aged 40 or under (Art. 12 of Order CNU/474/2024). Each award includes a grant of 30,000 euros.

In 2 key points

  1. A grant of 30,000 euros for each of the National Research and Young Researcher Awards (texto fuente)
  2. The Young Researcher Awards require a maximum age of 40 (texto fuente)

How it affects those involved

For Spanish researchers, the regulation provides formal recognition of their scientific work and a grant of 30,000 euros per award. The young researcher awards are specifically aimed at profiles under the age of 40 who demonstrate significant achievements in their fields. No obligations are imposed on companies or public administrations, as it is an act of recognising merit.

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2026-09-28PublishedPublished in the BOE
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