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BOE-A-2026-9869 ·6 May 2026 ·Act critical
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Researchers: 30 days to apply for R3 certificate

The Resolution of April 24, 2026, approves the call for the R3 researcher certificate, in accordance with Law 14/2011. A 30-day submission period is set from publication, with defined requirements and application content (art. 6 and 7). The goal is to facilitate researcher mobility within the European Research Area.

In 3 key points

  1. Application deadline: 30 days from publication (art. 6)
  2. Participation requirements defined in Article 5 (art. 5)
  3. R3 certificate intended to facilitate mobility within the European Research Area (texto inicial)

How it affects those involved

Established researchers can submit their R3 certificate application within 30 days, facilitating mobility within the European area. Universities and research centres must update their application assessment and review processes. Research advisors must inform their clients regarding the deadline and specific requirements. Public administrations could reduce the number of in-person applications if the digital channel is utilised.

Lifecycle

2026-05-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-05-06Into forceComes into force (art. 1)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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