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BOE-A-2026-8372 ·16 April 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Entities with university decorations: 3 months to update medal regulations

Royal Decree 318/2026 amends Articles 1 and 3 of the Order of 15 July 1980 regarding the Medal for Merit in Research and University Education, as well as Articles 2 to 6 of Royal Decree 1025/1980, to adjust their characteristics and dimensions. This change aims to update decoration conditions in universities and research centres without altering eligibility criteria.

In 2 key points

  1. Articles 1 and 3 of the Order of 15 July 1980 regarding the university medal are amended (art. 1 y 3 de la Orden de 15 de julio de 1980)
  2. Articles 2 to 6 of Royal Decree 1025/1980 regarding education and research are amended (arts. 2 a 6 del Real Decreto 1025/1980)

How it affects those involved

Universities and research centres must update their decoration procedures in accordance with the new regulations. Those responsible for selecting winners must review eligibility criteria and medal dimensions. University advisors must adapt their reports and recommendations to the established modifications. There is no direct impact on employees or private individuals.

Lifecycle

2026-04-16PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-17Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
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