The ULPGC, at the initiative of the Faculty of Economic, Business and Tourism, has entered into an agreement with the Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF), enabling our students to apply for scholarships to undertake internships at this important institution.
Under this agreement, students will be eligible to apply for these internships during the 2026–2027 academic year.
What is AIReF?
AIReF is the Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility. Its purpose is to safeguard the sustainability of public finances to ensure economic growth and the well-being of Spanish society in the medium and long term. Its mission is to ensure effective compliance by Public Administrations with the principle of budgetary stability set out in Article 135 of the Constitution, through the continuous evaluation of the budgetary cycle and public debt, and the analysis of economic forecasts. In 2021, it incorporated public spending evaluation as one of its permanent functions to contribute to the development of more effective and efficient policies for the benefit of citizens.
Participation in this program represents an exceptional opportunity for students, as they will be able to gain first-hand insight into and contribute to the achievement of AIReF’s objectives, apply the knowledge acquired during their undergraduate and/or postgraduate studies, and develop new professional skills.
Requirements:
a) Applicants must be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) obtained within the last two years and remain enrolled in a university or academic training programme; or be enrolled in an official Master’s or PhD programme in Economics or related fields relevant to AIReF’s activities; or, having obtained a Master’s or PhD degree within the last three years, remain enrolled in a university or academic training programme.
b) Applicants must not fall under any of the circumstances set out in Article 13.2 of Law 38/2003 of 17 November, General Law on Subsidies.
These requirements must be met throughout the scholarship period (i.e., during the 2026–2027 academic year).
Duration and location of the internship:
The scholarships will last twelve months, under the modality specified in each profile. Currently, the working arrangement at AIReF consists of three in-person days at its Madrid headquarters and two days of remote work, subject to service needs and applicable regulations.
The starting date is expected to be September 2026.
What types of scholarships are available in this call?
1. Research Program:
This program has a strong academic focus and is linked to specific AIReF projects. The grant amounts to €1,700 gross per month per student (from which Social Security contributions, civil liability insurance, and administrative costs will be deducted). The available positions are:
- Scholarships in Public Policy Evaluation (I) – 3 positions
- Scholarship in Macrofiscal Data Analysis (I) – 1 position
- Scholarship in Budgetary Analysis of Autonomous Communities (I) – 1 position
2. Training Program:
This program relates to the work carried out by the various divisions of AIReF. The grant amounts to €1,350 gross per month per student (from which Social Security contributions, civil liability insurance, and administrative costs will be deducted). The available positions are:
- Scholarship in Public Debt Analysis (F) – 1 position
- Scholarship in the Presentation and Analysis of Economic-Financial Information of Local Governments (F) – 1 position
- Scholarship in Institutional and International Relations (F) – 1 position
- Scholarship in Budgetary Analysis of Public Administrations (F) – 1 position
- Scholarship in Forecasting Models for Public Administrations (F) – 1 position
The specific requirements or profile for each position can be found in the attached document.
How are candidates selected?
The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will pre-select up to 5 candidates per scholarship. AIReF will then assess all profiles submitted by the different universities and select the final candidates in early June 2026.
The selected candidates are expected to start the internship on 2 September 2026 (subject to confirmation).
Application procedure:
Interested candidates must send the following documents to Professor Carmen García Galindo (carmen.garciagalindo@ulpgc.es; Subject: AIReF Scholarship):
- CV
- Academic transcript
- Preferences (each student may apply for up to three scholarships, indicating their order of preference)
Application deadline: 27 April 2026, at 14:00
Note: When indicating your preferences, please review the profiles and required skills for each scholarship and include in your CV all relevant information demonstrating that you meet the required qualifications.