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The CIS annually awards grants to promote and encourage applied social research in areas of interest to the organization. These research grants are primarily intended for the use 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 the granting of these research grants.

 

Last edition (2026)

 

Call for applications

Presidential Resolution
Presentation venue

Electronic Headquarters Ministry of the Presidency - Team

Electronic Headquarters Ministry of the Presidency - Individual or Thesis

Object
Original research projects on social and political reality.
Number of grants and amount

8 grants for the operation of the CIS Data Bank:

Individual: €6,000

Research team: €10,000

2 Grants for the completion of doctoral theses: €5,000 each.

Requirements
See Article Two of the Call for Proposals
Required documentation

SELECT YOUR CASE:

ANNEX I - Individual application (research/thesis)

ANNEX II - Instance of research teams

ALL:

ANNEX III.- Declaration of Responsibility for Compliance with Requirements

BESIDES:

Curriculum Vitae (max. 6 pages)

Documentation proving research carried out in the last 5 years.

Proof of holding a master's degree, access to doctoral studies, DEA, research proficiency or doctoral degree (required IP of the team).

Brief summary of the research project or thesis (300-word summary. Optionally, and for a better evaluation of the project, a longer summary with a maximum of 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 it has been submitted for defense.

For more information, it is recommended to review sections 2 and 3 of the Call 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 deadline

20 working days, starting from the day after the publication of the extract of the Resolution in the BOE. From May 6 to June 2, both inclusive .

Current situation
 
 
The Resolution of the Centre for Sociological Research is published, announcing grants for training and research in matters of interest to the Centre for the year 2026.
 

Secretariat and information

For any further information, you can contact the Research Promotion Service:

fomento@cis.es