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BOE-A-2026-9869 ·6 May 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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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 designed to facilitate mobility within the European research area (texto inicial)

How it affects those involved

Researchers established in the EU can submit their R3 certificate applications within 30 days of publication, facilitating their mobility across the European research area. Universities and research centres must update their evaluation and application review processes. Research advisors should inform their clients about the deadline and specific requirements. Public authorities may reduce the number of in-person applications if the digital channel is fully 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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