The National Prize for Sociology and Political Science is the main award granted in this field, also taking the form of a National Prize. It has been awarded for more than 20 years and enjoys great prestige among the academic and professional community, representing recognition of a scientific career developed in the field of Sociology and Political Science. Since 2018, its call has once again been annual.

It is regulated by Order PJC/620/2024, of June 19, which approves the regulatory bases for the granting by the Centre for Sociological Research of the National Prize for Sociology and Political Science.

Summary of the call

Latest call
Resolution of 30 July 2025, from the Centre for Sociological Research, announcing the call for the 2024 National Prize for Sociology and Political Science.
Application deadline
Until 2 August 2025.
Applications
Applications for the Prize may be proposed by any institutions, chairs, bodies, departments, or public or private foundations particularly linked to Sociology or Political Science, as well as the appointed members of the Jury.
Submission method
Through the Electronic Headquarters of the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Parliament.
Recipients
The Prize will be awarded in recognition of scientific contribution and work in the field of Sociology or Political Science, as evidenced through the candidates’ professional careers or as recognition of a singular work.
Award
25,000.00 euros.
Current situation
The call for the prize has been published in the BOE by the Resolution of 30 June 2025 of the Centre for Sociological Research, announcing the call for the 2025 National Prize for Sociology and Political Science.