The Beatriu de Pinós Postdoctoral Fellowship (BP 2025) is a prestigious and highly competitive program funded by the Government of Catalonia (AGAUR) aimed at attracting outstanding international postdoctoral researchers to Catalonia.

This fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to develop an independent research project in a top-level neuroscience environment, such as BrainLab.

What does the fellowship offer?

• 3-year full-time employment contract (salary + social security fully covered; approx. €149,000 total).

• Additional €12,000 research allowance for training, conferences, research stays, publications, and equipment.

• A strong framework for career development and international visibility.

Eligibility (main points)

• PhD obtained between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2023 (extensions possible).

• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience outside Spain.

• Mobility rule: applicants must not have lived or worked in Spain for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.

• Applicants must not have previously held a Beatriu de Pinós fellowship.

• A confirmed host supervisor at the receiving institution is required.

Key dates

• Application period: 16 December 2025 – 4 February 2026 (14:00 CET).

• Applications are submitted fully online here

Why choose BrainLab?

BrainLab offers a stimulating, collaborative, and international research environment at the forefront of neuroscience research. Fellows joining our group benefit from:

• Access to cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure

• Close scientific mentoring and career guidance

• Strong international networks and interdisciplinary collaboration

We actively encourage innovative and ambitious research proposals aligned with our neuroscience research lines and are committed to supporting candidates throughout the application process to maximize their chances of success.

Interested in applying?

Contact us to discuss your project idea and prepare a competitive Beatriu de Pinós application with BrainLab as your host group.