Ramón y Cajal program

The Ramón y Cajal (RyC) program is a five-year position as a principal investigator in the Spanish scientific system. It is the counterpart of a tenure track in the sense that a permanent position is opened and synced with the RyC contract.

I got awarded a position on 28, June (2011) which I plan to start c. June 2012.

It is widely regarded as one of the best position for young researchers in Spain. It is also noted however for various shortcomings:

• The Angst of Ramón y Cajal Researchers, an article by Elisabeth Pain in Science.
• The RyC program, a presentation by Juan de la Figuera.