# Programa Prismas y Problemas

**Funder:** Fundación BBVA
**Duration:** 24 months
**Consortium:** No - individual principal investigator required, though team may include members from public/private institutions of any country; agency perspective required for policy-relevant challenges
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** ES
**Official call:** https://www.fbbva.es/ayudas/programa-prismas-problemas-2025
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Applied interdisciplinary research on 7 predefined societal challenges (water cycle, forest management, housing/sustainable cities, AI, neurodegenerative diseases, healthcare system economics, migration). Principal investigator must be Spanish national or resident, affiliated with a Spanish university or public/private non-profit research institution.

## Summary

Programa Prismas y Problemas funds applied research addressing seven societal challenges: water cycle, forests, housing, AI, neurodegenerative diseases, healthcare systems, and migration. The principal investigator must be Spanish or resident in Spain, affiliated with a Spanish university or non-profit research institution, though team members may be international. Projects run up to 24 months and the funder prioritises interdisciplinary teams and collaboration with public agencies.

## Who should apply

- Principal investigator based at a Spanish university or non-profit research institution
- Spanish nationals or residents of Spain
- Researchers working on one of seven defined societal challenges: water cycle, forests, housing, AI, neurodegenerative diseases, healthcare systems, or migration
- Interdisciplinary teams with demonstrated public-agency partnerships
- International team members welcome alongside a Spanish-based PI

## Key dates

- 2025 call is the second edition; consult Fundación BBVA website for exact deadline
- Up to 24-month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Interdisciplinary collaboration is explicitly encouraged; frame your team composition to highlight different expertise areas addressing the societal challenge.
- Public-agency partnership strengthens proposals; identify and involve relevant government or institutional stakeholders in your research design.
- Proposals are likely to be submitted in Spanish; confirm language requirements and prepare full documentation in the required language before submission.

## Frequently asked questions

### What research topics does Programa Prismas y Problemas fund?

The programme funds applied research on seven societal challenges: water cycle, forests, housing, AI, neurodegenerative diseases, healthcare systems, and migration.

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

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

### How long can a Programa Prismas y Problemas project run?

Projects can run for up to 24 months.

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

Yes; team members may be from any country, though the principal investigator must be based in Spain.

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