Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas - CIS
Powers attributed to the CIS in accordance with article 3 of its Law and its Royal Development Decree
Organic structure established by the Royal Decree of the CIS for the exercise of its powers and holders of the different units
Set of rules that regulate the operation and structure of the CIS
Chronological list of the presidents of the Institute of Public Opinion (IOP) and the CIS since its foundation in 1963
National award granted by the CIS in the field of Sociology and Political Science for an academic career
The main activity of the CIS for the scientific knowledge of Spanish society is its Studies
Information on how surveys are carried out at the CIS
Main methodologies used by the CIS for conducting surveys and studies
Provisional results of the surveys prepared by the CIS
Complete collection of studies carried out by the institution, including the questions, series, and related documentation.
Integrated extraction of microdata from a set of variables for CIS studies
Public attention. Requests for information and tailor-made preparations
Comparative survey on the characteristics of citizenship in Spain
Rules and Legal Requirements for accessing and using CIS data
Access to all information regarding Publications made by the CIS
In-person and online sales of books published by the publishing unit
Dissemination of the most relevant research carried out in the field of social sciences
Open quarterly scientific periodical publication. Spanish Journal of Sociological Research. Submission of manuscripts
Compilation of the main data obtained through opinion barometers carried out over a year by this institution
Publications such as the Spanish Journal of Public Opinion (1965-1977) and dissemination of public opinion studies
Training scholarships for postgraduates wishing to take part in the scientific activity of the CIS
Grants to promote the use of the Data Bank and the completion of doctoral theses
Training courses in applied social research and data analysis for postgraduates, with tuition support
Access to the main transparency and good governance contents of the CIS
Public employment calls managed by the CIS
Access to the Ministry's Electronic Headquarters
Access to information on CIS data protection
Procedure for the ‘Initial Deposit Plan of R&D projects with social surveys’
Channel for reporting infringements in the field of actions of the bodies of the Center for Sociological Research
Research grants
Grants to promote the use of the Data Bank and the completion of doctoral theses
The CIS annually calls for grants to promote and stimulate applied social research in areas of interest to the organization. These research grants are primarily intended for the exploitation of its database and the completion of doctoral theses in political science or sociology.
Order PRE/593/2016 , of April 21, approves the regulatory bases for granting these research grants.
Latest edition (2025)
Summary of the call
- Call
- Resolution of the Presidency
- Place of presentation
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Electronic Headquarters Ministry of the Presidency - Team
Electronic Headquarters of the Ministry of the Presidency - Individual or Thesis
- Object
- Original research projects on social and political reality.
- Number of grants and amount
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8 grants for the exploitation of the CIS Database:
Individual: €6,000
Research team: €10,000
2 Grants for the completion of doctoral theses: €5,000 each.
- Requirements
- See the Second Article of the Call Resolution
- Necessary documentation
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SELECT YOUR CASE:
ANNEX I - Individual application (research/thesis)
ANNEX II - Research team instance
ALL:
ANNEX III.- Responsible Declaration of Compliance Requirements
BESIDES:
Curriculum Vitae (max. 6 pages)
Documentation supporting research carried out in the last 5 years.
Proof of holding a master's degree, access to a doctorate, DEA, research proficiency or doctoral degree (mandatory for the team's IP).
Brief report on the research project or thesis (300-word report with an anonymized version. Optionally, and for a better evaluation of the project, a longer report of up to 2,500 words may be submitted).
For doctoral thesis completion grants: Proof from the supervisor that the thesis is in the completion phase. Certificate from the university to which the thesis was submitted for review.
For more information, please review sections 2 and 3 of the Call for Proposals Resolution.
The documentation must be completed and submitted as a digitally signed PDF using recognized certificates included in the " Trusted List of Certification Service Providers " (TSL) established in Spain.
- Application submission deadline
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20 business days, starting on the day following the publication of the extract of the Resolution in the Official State Gazette (BOE). From April 23 to May 21, inclusive.
- Current situation
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Final award of grants for training and research in areas of interest to the 2025 Agency
Secretariat and information
For any additional information, please contact the Research Promotion Service:
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