Studying in Spain can provide international students with access to internationally recognised universities, research institutions and a diverse academic environment. However, tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, travel and other costs can make international study difficult to finance.
Fully funded scholarships can significantly reduce this financial burden. However, it is important to distinguish genuinely comprehensive funding from scholarships that only provide a tuition reduction or a monthly allowance.
This guide focuses on scholarship and fellowship opportunities connected with study or research in Spain that can be verified through official sources. Particular attention is given to opportunities relevant to 2027 and to the exact funding provided.
A key finding from the current official information is that genuinely comprehensive funding opportunities in Spain are much more common at doctoral and research level than at undergraduate level. Many well known Spanish scholarships provide substantial support but do not pay the entire tuition fee. Those programmes should therefore not automatically be described as fully funded.
1. Fundación “la Caixa” Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowship 2027
The Fundación “la Caixa” Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowship is one of the strongest currently open fully funded research opportunities connected with Spain.
The 2027 call is currently open and has a confirmed application deadline of 23 September 2026 at 2:00 pm Spanish peninsular time. The programme is designed for researchers who have already completed a doctorate rather than for undergraduate or conventional master’s students.
Scholarship and organisation
Scholarship name: Fundación “la Caixa” Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowship
Organisation: Fundación “la Caixa”
Country: Spain or Portugal
Level: Postdoctoral research
2027 application status: Open
Confirmed deadline: 23 September 2026 at 2:00 pm Spanish peninsular time
Expected fellowship start: Between 1 May and 31 December 2027
Number of fellowships: 20 for the Incoming programme
Duration: Up to three years
Nationality: All nationalities
The official programme states that the Incoming fellowship is intended for researchers of any nationality who wish to undertake postdoctoral research in STEM disciplines at eligible centres of excellence in Spain or Portugal.
What fields are eligible?
The 2027 Incoming fellowship covers STEM disciplines including:
Life sciences
Physics
Chemistry
Engineering
Mathematics
The research must be carried out at an eligible host institution. For Spain, eligible institutions include research centres holding Severo Ochoa or María de Maeztu excellence accreditation and eligible health research institutes accredited through the Carlos III Health Institute.
Who can apply?
Applicants must satisfy several important conditions.
Applicants must be researchers of any nationality.
The applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree between 23 September 2019 and 23 September 2024 for the standard 2027 eligibility period.
Certain circumstances, including maternity leave, paternity leave, compulsory national service and qualifying long term medical leave, can extend the eligibility period when properly documented.
Applicants seeking a Spanish host institution must normally have lived or carried out their main activity in Spain for no more than 12 months during the three years immediately preceding the application deadline.
Special mobility provisions apply to candidates with qualifying research inactivity and to certain protected applicants.
There is no separate nationality restriction for international applicants.
What does the fellowship cover?
This is a genuinely comprehensive research fellowship, although it is structured as a postdoctoral employment and research package rather than a conventional student scholarship.
The maximum total funding is €320,100.
The funding includes three maximum annual payments of €102,500.
Up to €64,000 per year is available for employment costs, including salary and employer contributions.
The minimum annual gross salary offered to the fellow must be €47,000.
Up to €38,500 per year is allocated for research project expenses. Eligible expenses include research materials, equipment, travel and daily allowances, conference participation, intellectual property costs, patenting, secondment expenses and other expenses directly connected with the research project.
A gross annual family allowance of €1,200 is available for each dependent child.
A gross mobility allowance of €5,400 is provided for moving and housing at the beginning of the fellowship.
The fellowship also includes a complementary training programme valued at approximately €7,500 per fellow. The Foundation covers the costs of the training sessions, including associated accommodation and travel.
This means that the programme covers salary, research support and specified mobility and training expenses. It should not be described as a conventional university scholarship covering undergraduate or master’s tuition because it is a postdoctoral employment fellowship.
Is university admission required?
This programme works differently from a normal degree scholarship.
The applicant proposes a research project and identifies a preferred host institution. A Declaration of Interest from the preferred host institution must be included with the application.
If selected, the researcher reaches an agreement with the final host institution and the institution hires the fellow using the funding supplied by Fundación “la Caixa”.
Therefore, applicants should establish contact with an appropriate eligible research centre well before the final submission.
English language requirement
The official 2027 Incoming rules require the application and interview process to be conducted in English. The application itself must be completed entirely in English and final interviews are conducted in English.
The programme rules do not state that IELTS is universally mandatory. Applicants should therefore not assume that an IELTS certificate is required unless the current application system or specific supporting documentation requires it.
Required documents
The official rules identify several important documents and application materials.
Doctoral diploma or academic certificate showing the date the doctorate was obtained
Declaration of Interest from the preferred host institution
Personal statement containing the proposed research project
Research experience and achievements
Research project summary
State of the art
Methodology
Objectives
Timeline
Contingency plan
Supporting evidence for any eligibility extension
Supporting evidence for any applicable mobility exception
Documents must be clear and legible. Documents issued in languages other than English require an English translation.
Selection process
Selection is competitive and involves three principal stages.
The first stage checks formal eligibility.
The second stage is shortlisting. Independent experts assess applications.
The third stage consists of interviews conducted in English.
For shortlisting, the curriculum vitae carries 50 percent of the assessment, the quality and potential of the research project carries 30 percent and impact carries 20 percent.
The interview assessment considers academic and professional career, candidate potential, motivation and project impact.
Important 2027 dates
Application deadline: 23 September 2026 at 2:00 pm Spanish peninsular time
Shortlisting announcement: 12 January 2027
Incoming interviews: 16 and 17 February 2027
Final results: 10 March 2027
Expected fellowship start: Between 1 May and 31 December 2027
Official Fundación “la Caixa” Junior Leader Fellowship information
2. Fundación “la Caixa” Postdoctoral Junior Leader Retaining Fellowship 2027
The Retaining programme is another current 2027 opportunity from Fundación “la Caixa”. It is particularly relevant to researchers who already have a substantial connection with Spain or Portugal.
The programme provides 20 postdoctoral fellowships lasting up to three years. The research must be conducted in STEM disciplines and the host institution must be located in Spain or Portugal.
Scholarship details
Scholarship name: Fundación “la Caixa” Postdoctoral Junior Leader Retaining Fellowship
Organisation: Fundación “la Caixa”
Country: Spain or Portugal
Level: Postdoctoral research
Fields: Life sciences, physics, chemistry, engineering and mathematics
Number of fellowships: 20
Nationality: All nationalities
Duration: Three years
Confirmed application deadline: 23 September 2026 at 2:00 pm Spanish peninsular time
Expected study or research start: Between 1 May and 31 December 2027
Who is this opportunity intended for?
The Retaining programme is intended for postdoctoral researchers of any nationality who meet the programme’s mobility requirements for the country of their proposed host institution.
For a Spanish host institution, the current rules require the applicant to have resided or carried out their main activity in Spain for more than 12 months during the three years immediately before the deadline.
This makes the Retaining fellowship substantially different from the Incoming fellowship.
An international researcher currently living outside Spain will generally need to examine the Incoming rules rather than automatically applying under Retaining.
Funding
The funding structure is comprehensive.
The programme can provide up to €320,100 over three years.
The package includes employment costs with a minimum gross annual salary of €47,000.
Up to €38,500 per year is allocated for research costs.
Eligible research costs include consumables, equipment, conferences, travel, intellectual property costs, secondment expenses and other approved research expenses.
A family allowance of €1,200 gross per year is available for each dependent child.
A €5,400 gross mobility allowance is available for eligible relocation and housing needs.
The programme also provides complementary training and covers associated training accommodation and travel costs.
Application procedure
Applications are submitted through the Fundación “la Caixa” online fellowship platform.
The application must be completed in English.
Applicants must provide the required host institution declaration, personal statement and research proposal documentation.
The selected researcher will ultimately be hired by the host institution using the fellowship funding.
Selection criteria
The selection process considers academic and professional achievement, research quality, originality, potential impact, leadership potential, independence and the suitability of the proposed research environment.
The programme is therefore merit based and research based rather than need based.
Official Fundación “la Caixa” Junior Leader Fellowship information
3. Fundación “la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships
The Fundación “la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowship is an important fully funded doctoral opportunity for international researchers wishing to complete a PhD in Spain or Portugal.
However, there is an important deadline distinction.
The current 2026 Incoming call closed on 28 January 2026 and the 2026 Retaining call closed on 18 February 2026. The official programme currently identifies those calls as closed. Therefore, neither should be presented as an active 2026 application opportunity.
The programme is nevertheless highly relevant to students preparing for future calls because the Foundation continues to operate the doctoral fellowship scheme.
Funding structure
The doctoral INPhINIT programme offers 60 doctoral fellowships divided between Incoming and Retaining.
The official programme states that the fellowship can provide funding for:
Labour costs
Research costs
Doctoral programme tuition costs
The maximum duration is four years.
For the Incoming programme, 30 fellowships are available for STEM research at qualifying centres of excellence in Spain and Portugal.
The Retaining programme provides 30 fellowships covering doctoral research in any discipline at eligible universities or research centres in Spain or Portugal.
International eligibility
The programme accepts candidates of all nationalities.
Incoming candidates seeking a Spanish institution must satisfy the applicable mobility requirement. In general, they cannot have lived or carried out their main activity in Spain for more than 12 months during the three years immediately preceding the deadline.
Applicants must also meet the doctoral admission requirements of their chosen university or research centre.
Academic requirements
Applicants need qualifications that allow them to enter an official doctoral programme in Spain or Portugal.
The Foundation explains that the destination university verifies the required academic level when the admission process begins.
Applicants also need to remain within the programme’s permitted research experience period and must not already have obtained a doctorate.
English requirement
For the Incoming programme, candidates must demonstrate the required English level using one of the certificates specified in the official call documentation. The exact certificate requirements should be checked in the relevant year’s rules rather than assuming that IELTS is the only acceptable test.
2027 deadline status
A confirmed 2027 doctoral deadline was not identified in the official material reviewed for this article.
The previous 2026 deadlines were:
Incoming: 28 January 2026
Retaining: 18 February 2026
These dates are historical reference dates only. They must not be treated as confirmed 2027 deadlines.
Applicants interested in fully funded PhD scholarships in Spain should monitor the official Fundación “la Caixa” fellowship portal for the next doctoral call.
Official Fundación “la Caixa” doctoral fellowship information
4. Fundación Carolina Scholarships in Spain
Fundación Carolina is one of the best known scholarship organisations associated with postgraduate study in Spain. It offers a substantial number of scholarships for citizens of Latin American countries and other eligible groups.
However, it would be inaccurate to describe every Fundación Carolina award as fully funded.
The official programme pages show that funding varies considerably between individual master’s programmes.
For example, one 2026 programme provides 100 percent of tuition, €900 per month for accommodation and living expenses, a return economy class flight and non pharmaceutical medical insurance.
Another programme covers 100 percent of tuition together with the same €900 monthly support, return airfare and medical insurance.
However, other programmes cover only part of tuition. One current programme requires the scholarship recipient to pay the remaining tuition balance even though accommodation, living assistance, airfare and medical insurance are provided.
For that reason, Fundación Carolina should not be presented as one universal fully funded scholarship. Individual awards must be checked separately.
Who can apply?
Eligibility depends on the specific programme.
Many Fundación Carolina postgraduate scholarships are intended for citizens of Latin American countries and other groups specified in the individual call.
Applicants should therefore check the nationality requirement of the exact master’s programme before preparing an application.
Admission requirement
Many individual Fundación Carolina programmes require admission to the relevant master’s programme before the scholarship application can be completed.
For example, current AECID related master’s opportunities require applicants to possess admission to the master’s programme when submitting the scholarship application.
Funding
Depending on the programme, Fundación Carolina awards can include:
Full or partial tuition
Monthly accommodation and living support
Return airfare
Medical insurance
Other programme specific assistance
Because the funding differs between programmes, applicants should never assume that a Fundación Carolina scholarship automatically covers every expense.
2027 deadline
A confirmed 2027 Fundación Carolina deadline was not identified in the official sources reviewed for this article.
The 2026 programme information should therefore be treated as the current reference point rather than as a confirmed 2027 schedule.
Official Fundación Carolina scholarship information
5. Why Some Popular Spanish Scholarships Are Not Included as Fully Funded Scholarships
A research based scholarship guide should not increase the number of scholarships simply to make the list appear larger.
Several real scholarship programmes associated with Spain provide useful financial assistance but do not necessarily meet the strict meaning of fully funded.
For example, individual Fundación Carolina awards can require students to pay part of their tuition.
Similarly, the Spanish Ministry’s general university scholarship system should not automatically be treated as a fully funded international student scholarship. The official 2026 and 2027 university scholarship framework covers eligible Spanish university students and has its own nationality, academic and financial conditions.
This distinction matters because a scholarship covering only tuition is not equivalent to a scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, insurance and travel.
6. Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarships in Spain
Fully funded undergraduate scholarships for international students in Spain are considerably less common than postgraduate and research fellowships.
The Fundación “la Caixa” undergraduate scholarship programme is a genuine major scholarship programme, but the current programme information describes it as supporting students with limited financial resources beginning full time studies at public universities in Spain. The current 2026 call had a deadline of 29 May 2026.
Because the available official information reviewed for this article does not establish a confirmed 2027 deadline and does not support describing the programme universally as a fully funded international student scholarship, it has not been classified here as a confirmed 2027 fully funded opportunity.
This is an important distinction for students searching online for fully funded undergraduate scholarships in Spain.
7. Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships in Spain
International students looking for fully funded master’s scholarships in Spain should be particularly careful.
Fundación Carolina offers many master’s scholarships with significant benefits, but funding differs by programme. Some cover 100 percent of tuition, accommodation support, travel and medical insurance, while others cover only a percentage of tuition.
Consequently, the phrase fully funded master’s scholarship should only be used after checking the individual scholarship agreement.
Applicants should also consider Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters. These are international master’s programmes involving universities in multiple countries. The European Commission states that full scholarships can cover participation costs and contribute toward travel, visa costs and living allowance. Applications are submitted directly to the institution operating the selected programme.
Because Erasmus Mundus programmes are multinational rather than Spain specific, they should be treated as an additional European scholarship route for students who want a programme that includes a Spanish university, rather than as a general Spanish government scholarship.
8. Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Spain
Doctoral study is one of the strongest areas for comprehensive scholarship funding in Spain.
The Fundación “la Caixa” INPhINIT programme is particularly significant because the official programme explicitly identifies support for labour costs, research costs and doctoral tuition. It is available to researchers of all nationalities and can support doctoral study in Spain or Portugal.
The programme offers both an Incoming route and a Retaining route.
Incoming is particularly relevant to international applicants who have not recently lived or worked in Spain.
Retaining is designed for applicants who meet the programme’s residence and activity requirements and wish to conduct doctoral research at eligible institutions in Spain or Portugal.
The 2026 deadlines have already passed, so applicants targeting the 2027 academic cycle should monitor the official programme rather than relying on old dates.
9. Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Spain
For researchers who already hold a doctorate, the Fundación “la Caixa” Junior Leader 2027 programme is currently one of the most relevant opportunities identified during this research.
The programme has a confirmed 23 September 2026 deadline and supports research beginning in 2027.
It is open to all nationalities and offers substantial salary, research, mobility, family and training support.
Unlike a conventional student scholarship, it creates an employment relationship between the selected researcher and the host institution.
This distinction is important when comparing scholarships in Spain because postgraduate research funding can take the form of a salary and employment contract rather than a traditional student stipend.
10. How to Prepare for Fully Funded Scholarships in Spain
Strong preparation should begin well before the scholarship deadline.
Academic transcripts
Prepare complete academic transcripts from your previous institutions.
Make sure names, dates, grades and degree information are clearly visible.
If documents are not in the required language, arrange appropriate translations where the scholarship rules require them.
Degree certificates
Prepare official degree certificates or provisional academic documents where permitted.
Doctoral and research fellowships may require specific evidence showing the date on which your doctorate was awarded.
Curriculum vitae
Create a concise academic CV that highlights education, research, publications, projects, professional experience, awards, conferences and relevant achievements.
For research fellowships, the quality and relevance of your research record can have a major effect on evaluation.
Recommendation letters
Prepare strong academic or professional recommendations from people who can discuss your academic performance, research ability, leadership, professional development or suitability for the proposed programme.
Do not use generic letters when the scholarship asks for specific evidence.
Personal statement
A personal statement should explain your academic background, goals, reasons for choosing the programme and the contribution you expect to make.
For research scholarships, the personal statement may also need to contain the proposed research project.
The Fundación “la Caixa” Junior Leader 2027 programme specifically requires a personal statement presenting the proposed research project and related research experience.
Research proposal
Applicants for doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities should begin research proposal preparation early.
A strong proposal normally identifies the research problem, existing knowledge, objectives, methodology, expected contribution, timetable and potential impact.
The Junior Leader programme specifically evaluates the scientific quality, originality, ambition, methodology, feasibility and potential impact of the proposed research.
English language evidence
Do not automatically assume that IELTS is the only accepted English examination.
Some programmes specify accepted certificates, while others may establish language requirements through the university or programme.
Always follow the exact requirements for the scholarship and host institution.
Passport
International applicants should have a valid passport and make sure that the personal information matches the details used in university and scholarship applications.
Financial documents
Need based scholarships may require evidence of family income, assets, tax documents or other financial circumstances.
For example, IE University states that its financial aid process can require financial documentation from parents or guardians for applicants whose support depends on them.
Host institution confirmation
Research fellowships can require communication with a potential supervisor or host institution.
The Junior Leader programme requires a Declaration of Interest from the preferred host institution.
11. Do International Students Need to Apply for University Admission Separately?
There is no universal answer.
The process depends on the scholarship.
For doctoral programmes, applicants normally need to meet the academic requirements for admission to the relevant doctoral programme, while the fellowship itself may have an independent application procedure.
The Fundación “la Caixa” doctoral programme explains that the destination university verifies the academic qualification needed for doctoral admission.
For the Junior Leader postdoctoral fellowship, the process is different because the host institution ultimately hires the selected fellow. Applicants provide a Declaration of Interest from a preferred host institution as part of the fellowship application.
For Fundación Carolina programmes, the specific scholarship rules should be checked because some programmes require admission to the selected master’s programme before the scholarship application.
12. Are Scholarship Application Fees Required?
There is no single Spain wide rule.
Each scholarship provider establishes its own process.
A scholarship application itself may be free even when the university has a separate admissions application fee.
Applicants should therefore distinguish between:
University application fees
Scholarship application fees
Visa fees
Document certification costs
Translation costs
Application platform charges
Never assume that a scholarship covering tuition automatically pays these additional expenses.
13. Is IELTS Mandatory for Scholarships in Spain?
IELTS is not universally mandatory for every scholarship in Spain.
The actual requirement depends on the scholarship, university, degree programme and language of instruction.
Some programmes accept alternatives such as TOEFL, Cambridge qualifications or other approved evidence.
The Fundación “la Caixa” doctoral Incoming programme, for example, requires evidence of the required English level using certificates specified in its rules.
Applicants should therefore check the current official requirements rather than relying on a general statement that IELTS is always compulsory.
14. Can Students Apply From Outside Spain?
Yes, some scholarship programmes are specifically designed for international applicants who are not currently living in Spain.
The Fundación “la Caixa” Junior Leader Incoming fellowship accepts researchers of any nationality and includes a mobility requirement designed for candidates who have not recently lived or worked in Spain.
The INPhINIT Incoming doctoral programme similarly has mobility rules designed for candidates seeking to move to Spain or Portugal.
However, applicants must always check the specific residence and mobility conditions of their chosen programme.
15. What Happens After the Scholarship Deadline?
Once a scholarship deadline passes, applicants generally cannot submit a normal application unless the provider officially extends or reopens the call.
Late applications should never be assumed to be accepted.
For competitive programmes such as the Junior Leader fellowship, applications are first checked for eligibility and then assessed through competitive evaluation and interviews.
Applicants who miss a deadline should monitor the next official call rather than submitting documents through unofficial websites.
16. Important Deadline Warning
Scholarship deadlines can change.
A scholarship provider may publish a new deadline, change the opening period, modify eligibility requirements or discontinue a programme.
For this reason, applicants should always verify the latest information on the official scholarship provider or university website immediately before submitting an application.
For the Fundación “la Caixa” Junior Leader 2027 fellowship, the current official rules confirm the deadline of 23 September 2026 at 2:00 pm Spanish peninsular time. The same official rules state that final results are scheduled for 10 March 2027 and that the fellowship is expected to begin between 1 May and 31 December 2027.
For the Fundación “la Caixa” INPhINIT doctoral programme, the currently published 2026 deadlines have already passed. No confirmed 2027 doctoral deadline was identified in the official material reviewed for this article.
Therefore, previous deadlines must not be interpreted as confirmed 2027 deadlines.
17. Scholarship Application Checklist
- Check that your nationality is eligible.
- Check the degree or research level.
- Check the academic qualification requirement.
- Check the subject or research field.
- Check any age or career stage requirement.
- Check the residence and mobility conditions.
- Check the English or Spanish language requirement.
- Check whether university admission is required.
- Identify a suitable university, research centre or supervisor where necessary.
- Prepare academic transcripts.
- Prepare degree certificates.
- Prepare your passport.
- Prepare your CV.
- Request recommendation letters early.
- Prepare your personal statement.
- Prepare your research proposal if required.
- Prepare financial documents if the scholarship is need based.
- Obtain required language certificates.
- Translate documents when required.
- Submit the application before the official deadline.
- Save the confirmation of submission.
- Monitor your email and the official application portal after submission.
18. Frequently Asked Questions
Can international students apply for fully funded scholarships in Spain?
Yes. Some Spanish scholarship and fellowship programmes explicitly accept international applicants. Fundación “la Caixa” Junior Leader and INPhINIT programmes, for example, include applicants of all nationalities subject to their respective eligibility rules.
Are fully funded scholarships in Spain genuinely fully funded?
Some opportunities provide comprehensive funding, but not every scholarship advertised online as fully funded actually covers all expenses.
The Junior Leader programme provides salary, research funding, mobility support, family allowance and training related support.
Other programmes may cover only tuition or provide partial tuition plus a living allowance.
Are undergraduate scholarships in Spain fully funded?
Fully funded undergraduate opportunities for international students are much less common than doctoral and research fellowships.
Applicants should carefully examine the exact funding package rather than assuming that a scholarship offering tuition assistance is fully funded.
Are fully funded master’s scholarships available in Spain?
Yes, substantial master’s scholarships exist, but the level of funding varies considerably.
Some Fundación Carolina programmes provide full tuition, monthly support, return airfare and medical insurance, while other programmes require the student to contribute toward tuition.
Is IELTS mandatory?
Not universally.
The requirement depends on the university, programme and scholarship. Some programmes specify accepted English language certificates.
Do I need an admission offer before applying?
It depends on the programme.
Some scholarships require university admission or evidence of eligibility for admission. Research fellowships can use a host institution arrangement instead.
Applicants should follow the exact rules of the scholarship they are applying for.
Do fully funded scholarships pay visa costs?
Not automatically.
Visa costs must be checked against the individual scholarship terms. A scholarship that covers tuition, living expenses and travel does not necessarily cover every immigration related cost.
Can I apply while I am outside Spain?
Yes, where the scholarship’s eligibility rules allow international applicants and the relevant mobility conditions are satisfied.
The Junior Leader Incoming fellowship is specifically open to researchers of any nationality and contains mobility rules concerning recent residence in Spain or Portugal.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Normally, the application cannot be submitted after the official closing time unless the provider announces an extension or another application window.
The safest approach is to prepare documents well before the deadline and submit the application several days in advance.
Are there fully funded PhD scholarships in Spain?
Yes. The Fundación “la Caixa” INPhINIT doctoral programme is an important example. It provides support for labour costs, research costs and doctoral tuition and is open to candidates of all nationalities, subject to the programme rules.
Is the Fundación “la Caixa” Junior Leader scholarship suitable for master’s students?
No.
The Junior Leader programme is a postdoctoral fellowship for researchers who already hold a doctorate within the specified eligibility period.
Is Fundación Carolina always fully funded?
No.
The funding package varies by individual programme. Some awards cover 100 percent of tuition and provide living support, airfare and medical insurance, while others cover only part of tuition.
19. Final Guidance for International Applicants
Spain has genuine scholarship opportunities for international students and researchers, but applicants should approach the search carefully.
The most important lesson is that the term fully funded should not be applied to every scholarship that offers financial assistance.
For applicants targeting 2027, the most clearly confirmed opportunity identified in this research is the Fundación “la Caixa” Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowship 2027, whose application deadline is 23 September 2026 and whose fellowship period is scheduled to begin during 2027.
For doctoral applicants, the Fundación “la Caixa” INPhINIT programme is an important programme to monitor, but its published 2026 application deadlines have already passed and a confirmed 2027 deadline was not identified in the official sources reviewed.
For master’s applicants, Fundación Carolina remains an important source of scholarships, but each individual programme must be examined to determine whether it actually provides complete financial coverage.
Students searching for scholarships for international students, fully funded master’s scholarships, fully funded PhD scholarships, international student scholarships and opportunities to study in Spain should therefore focus on the official scholarship terms rather than relying on lists from third party websites.
The safest strategy is to compare the exact funding package, eligibility rules, admission requirements and deadline for every opportunity before applying.
Fundación “la Caixa” official scholarship portal
