Concurso Social Research 2026

The Social Research Competition 2026 is an annual contest launched by the Observatório Social da Fundação ”la Caixa”, in partnership with the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), to support innovative social research projects addressing current societal challenges and promoting scientific knowledge and its practical application for community well-being. Selected applications led by investigators affiliated with non-profit organisations (universities or research centres) based in Portugal or Spain will be funded.

Funding for selected social research projects.

Investigators of any nationality conducting research at non-profit organisations based in Portugal or Spain.

Applications are submitted for selection; follow the official page for instructions.