The Centro de Estudios Andaluces Foundation (Centra) has presented the XIII edition of the Research Projects Call, corresponding to the period 2025-2027, with the aim of promoting and making visible those research projects whose themes are included in the Foundation’s priority lines and whose scientific results provide effective, sustainable, and equitable responses to specific challenges or generate original and innovative scientific knowledge about Andalusia.
From June 18th to July 7th (at 14:00 hours), the deadline is open to participate in this new call for projects, which can be submitted by researchers and research groups from public or private universities, public research organizations, foundations, hospitals, as well as research staff from non-profit private organizations based in Spain.
One of the main novelties of this edition is the significant increase in the financial allocation for selected projects. Projects with a maximum duration of 18 months can be funded with up to 30,000 euros, compared to the 12,000 euros from the previous call; and projects with a maximum of 24 months can be funded with up to 60,000 euros, which is 10,000 euros more than the 2022-2024 edition. This increase in budget allocation reflects the commitment of the Centra Foundation to strengthening excellence research and its effective transfer to Andalusian society.
Likewise, following the previous call, there is a focus on incorporating young and multigenerational profiles into the work teams. It is a mandatory requirement to include researchers in training to promote their training, employability, and professional development.
New research lines and adaptation to the current context
The call also updates its priority thematic lines to address the emerging challenges facing Andalusia, both locally and globally. The strategic areas are:
- Social trends, demographics, and quality of life in Andalusia
- Sustainability and ecology in Andalusia
- Democracy and governance in Andalusia
- Regionalism, decentralization, and autonomy. The territorial and political-administrative configuration of Andalusia: identity, thought, and political action of the constitutional precursors of the Andalusian autonomous community
- Andalusia: Innovation and leadership in History, Culture, and Heritage
In the field of Social Sciences, innovative and transdisciplinary projects supported by empirical evidence and the ability to anticipate future scenarios that drive social and technological transformation in the region will be prioritized.
Regarding the Humanities area, newly incorporated, the aim is to promote research that positions Andalusia as a reference in scientific innovation and knowledge transfer, through historiographical contributions on strategic topics in the European and Latin American context.
New evaluation criteria and commitment to Open Science
Another novelty of the XIII Public Call for Research Projects is the redefinition of evaluation criteria to assess the different projects based on scientific excellence and methodological robustness, the impact on the region, and the project’s feasibility.
In line with the previous edition and the commitments of the Agenda 2030, there is a special emphasis on promoting Open Science by promoting and implementing practices that foster multilingualism in scientific dissemination and knowledge accessibility, as well as by coordinating and optimizing available human and economic resources.
Since 2005, the Centro de Estudios Andaluces has funded 213 research projects representing an investment of over four million euros. In addition to the Projects Call, the Centro de Estudios Andaluces promotes research through other initiatives such as training staff through Specialization Courses in Social Sciences, the Doctoral Thesis Award, and organizing workshops, seminars, and scientific events linked to knowledge transfer.
