Fundación BBVA
Programa Prismas y Problemas
2025 call (second edition); no specific deadline stated on page
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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.
Details
| 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 |
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.
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.
Summary generated by AI based on published grant information. Always verify details on the funder's website.
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