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
Summer courses offered by the CIS
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
National Prize for Sociology and Political Science
National award granted by the CIS in the field of Sociology and Political Science for an academic career.

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.
Call summary
- Latest call
- Resolution of April 24, 2026, of the Centre for Sociological Research, announcing the 2026 National Prize for Sociology and Political Science.
- Application submission deadline
- Until May 29, 2026.
- Nominations
- All institutions, chairs, organizations, departments or foundations, whether public or private, particularly related to Sociology or Political Science, as well as the members of the appointed Jury, may submit nominations for the Prize.
- Application submission method
- Through the Electronic Office of the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament.
- Recipients
- The Prize will be awarded in recognition of contributions and scientific work in the field of Sociology or Political Science, demonstrated through the professional career of the candidates or as recognition of a single outstanding work.
- Award amount
- 30,000.00 euros.
- Current status
- Published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), extract of the Resolution of April 24, 2026, of the Centre for Sociological Research, announcing the 2026 National Prize for Sociology and Political Science.
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