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Researcher residence under Law 14/2013

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

Spain's research-residence route covers scientific and technical staff conducting scientific research, technological development or innovation at Spanish companies or R&D&I centres.

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  • Law 14/2013, Article 72(1)(b)
    El personal científico y técnico que lleve a cabo trabajos de investigación científica, desarrollo e innovación tecnológica, en entidades empresariales o centros de I+D+i establecidos en España.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

For the EU research authorisation, the applicant must hold a doctorate or a suitable higher-education qualification that allows access to doctoral programmes, and must be selected by a research entity.

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  • Law 14/2013, Article 72(2)(a)
    sean titulares de un doctorado o de una cualificación de educación superior adecuada que le permita acceder a programas de doctorado
  • Law 14/2013, Article 72(2)(a)
    hayan sido seleccionados por la entidad de investigación con el fin de realizar una actividad investigadora.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

A research entity must select the applicant to carry out research; the EU authorisation requires a hosting agreement or employment contract with the specified research details.

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  • Law 14/2013, Article 72(2)(a)
    hayan sido seleccionados por la entidad de investigación con el fin de realizar una actividad investigadora.
  • Law 14/2013, Article 72(2)(a)
    el solicitante de una autorización de residencia para investigación UE deberá presentar un convenio de acogida o contrato de trabajo

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The EU research authorisation covers the research activity and also permits teaching related to that research, subject to applicable sector-specific requirements. The cited provisions do not establish unrestricted work for other employers or general self-employment rights. The official source does not state the family position.

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  • The cited provisions do not establish a general right to change employer, undertake unrelated work or be self-employed.
  • Law 14/2013, Article 72(4)
    La autorización de residencia para investigación UE habilitará a impartir clases relacionadas con la actividad investigadora, además de la actividad investigadora, sin perjuicio de la necesidad de cumplir requisitos específicos de acuerdo con la normativa sectorial correspondiente.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

A research residence authorisation is valid for three years or the shorter hosting-agreement or contract period. It may be renewed for two years, and permanent residence may be possible after five years under the applicable rules.

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  • Law 14/2013, Article 72(3)
    El período de validez de una autorización de residencia para investigación será de tres años o igual a la duración del convenio de acogida o contrato, en caso de ser esta inferior. Una vez cumplido dicho plazo podrá solicitar la renovación de la autorización de residencia por dos años, pudiendo obtener la residencia permanente a los cinco años

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