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
Access to the main transparency and good governance contents of the CIS
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
Training scholarships
Training grants for postgraduates wishing to take part in the scientific activity of the CIS
The Postgraduate Training Scholarship Program in Areas of Interest to the Organization aims to contribute to the training of professionals in the production and analysis of statistical data. During their stay at the Center for Sociological Research, scholarship recipients gain firsthand experience in the process of producing statistical information and the development, from its initial stages, of a quantitative research project.
Order PCM/918/2020 of September 21, BOE number 259 of September 30, 2020, modified by Order PJC/ 1158/2025 of October 14, BOE 250 of October 17, 2025, establishes the regulatory bases for the granting by the Center for Sociological Research of training scholarships for postgraduate students in matters of interest to the Organization.
Last edition (2026)
Summary of the call for applications
- Call for applications
- Resolution of the call for the Presidency of the CIS.
- Object
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Postgraduate training in the methods and techniques used in applied social research through participation in the research tasks and training activities of the CIS.
All procedures will be carried out, as stated in the Call for Applications, through the Electronic Office of the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Courts: Training grants for postgraduate students in matters of interest to the organization
- Number of grants and amount
- 10 scholarships. Start date: June 1st to December 15th, 2026. €1,300 gross. €8,450 total for each 2026 training scholarship.
- Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the 4 years prior to the date of publication of the call for applications. Average grade of at least 1.8.
- Required documentation
- Application (complete Annex I , Annex II ); Curriculum vitae (maximum 6 pages); official academic certification with the grades obtained and accreditation of the merits of the curriculum vitae.
- Application deadline
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THE DEADLINE STARTS: Thursday, March 5, 2026.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
- Current situation
- Resolution of March 2, 2026, of the Center for Sociological Research, announcing ten training scholarships for postgraduate students in subjects of interest to the Organization for the year 2026 .
Secretariat and information
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