Andorra Opens €108,000 Third-Cycle Research Grants for Early Doctoral Students

The Andorran government has opened applications for third-cycle research grants totaling €108,000—an 11% increase from the previous round—targeting early-stage doctoral students to boost research excellence, visibility, and international outreach.

Launched annually since 2007, the programme will award two grants of up to €54,000 each. These support students in their first or second year of doctoral studies during the 2026-2027 academic year, with funding lasting up to three years for first-year students or two years for second-year ones. Applicants must not have received these grants previously. Beneficiaries must provide annual documentation proving academic progress, verified by the education ministry; inadequate progress could trigger repayment. Applications opened the day after publication in the *Butlletí Oficial del Principat d'Andorra* (BOPA) and run until 3 July via the e-Tràmits platform at https://www.e-tramits.ad/.

In parallel, the government has launched tuition aid for 2026 doctoral programmes, with €5,000 available overall and a cap of €1,680.40 per student per year. Open to those enrolled in official doctoral programmes meeting specified requirements, awards follow principles of transparency, competition, and objectivity. Deadlines fall on 9 October 2026, with submissions accepted online through the government's electronic portal or in person at the Tràmits service.

These initiatives aim to encourage Andorran students to complete doctorates, strengthening the nation's scientific, technological, social, and economic foundations through advanced research training.