Types of calls
Social Research
Support for research that generates knowledge on the social reality in Portugal and Spain. Projects of up to 115,000 euros, with a duration of 24 months.
Flash
Calls to support social studies that are developed in Portugal and Spain. Projects of up to 35,000 euros, with a duration of 12 months. Two calls are opened each year with a specific subject area for each one.
Connect
Research developed in collaboration between academia and the social sector in Portugal. Projects of up to 100.000 euros, with a duration of 24 months.
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There are no calls due to open soon.
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calls
Connect Call: from research to the social sector – 1st edition
The Conecta Call focuses on research conducted by mixed teams. The aim is to promote collaboration between universities and tertiary sector organisations or public administration bodies.
Under evaluation
calls
Social Research Call 2026 (SRC 2026)
The Social Observatory of ”la Caixa” Foundation launches an open and competitive call to fund excellent, innovative and socially-oriented research projects. Proposals must generate new knowledge to broaden our understanding of the major challenges of today’s society, using quantitative methods.
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