# Programa Prismas y Problemas 2025

**Funder:** Fundación BBVA
**Duration:** 24 months
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** ES
**Official call:** https://www.fbbva.es/ayudas/programa-prismas-problemas-2025/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Applied research on 7 societal challenges: water cycle, forests, housing/cities, AI, neurodegenerative diseases, healthcare systems, migration. Principal investigator must be Spanish national or resident in Spain, affiliated with a Spanish university or non-profit research institution. Team members may be from any country. Proposals must be submitted in Spanish (implied by call language). Interdisciplinary and public-agency collaboration encouraged.

## Summary

Fundación BBVA's Programa Prismas y Problemas funds applied research on seven societal challenges, water, forests, housing, AI, neurodegenerative disease, healthcare systems, and migration, with 24-month projects led by Spanish-based researchers. The principal investigator must be a Spanish national or resident affiliated with a Spanish university or non-profit research institution, though team members may come from any country. Interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with public agencies are encouraged, and proposals must be submitted in Spanish.

## Who should apply

- Principal investigators who are Spanish nationals or Spain-based residents
- Researchers affiliated with Spanish universities or non-profit research institutions
- Interdisciplinary teams addressing one of the seven priority challenge areas
- Projects encouraging collaboration with public agencies and cross-sector partners

## Key dates

- Annual call cycle; 2025 is the second edition (verify exact deadline on Fundación BBVA website)
- 24-month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Focus on applied outcomes and societal impact; BBVA prioritises evidence that research translates to policy or practice.
- Interdisciplinary team composition strengthens the application; highlight collaborative arrangements with partners outside your home discipline.
- Proposals must be submitted in Spanish; ensure terminology and framing align with Spanish research and policy contexts.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can be the principal investigator for Programa Prismas y Problemas?

The PI must be a Spanish national or resident affiliated with a Spanish university or non-profit research institution.

### How long is a Programa Prismas y Problemas project?

Projects run for 24 months.

### What research topics are eligible for Programa Prismas y Problemas?

Seven societal challenges: water cycle, forests, housing and cities, AI, neurodegenerative diseases, healthcare systems, and migration.

### Can international researchers join a Programa Prismas y Problemas team?

Yes, team members may come from any country, provided the principal investigator is Spain-based and the proposal is submitted in Spanish.

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