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Banco Sabadell Foundation Award for Science and Engineering

The application period will be open from 3rd February to 3rd April 2025.

The Banco Sabadell Foundation awards this prize, created in collaboration with the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, with the aim of recognising the careers of young researchers who stand out in their respective specialities in fields such as mathematics, chemistry, physics or engineering.




Winners
Requirements
  • Be a researcher up to 42 years old (as of December 31, 2024) of any nationality, who has conducted research activity in an entity, national or foreign, located in Spain continuously for at least the last three years, counting from December 31, 2024, in the field of science and engineering research which, according to the corresponding Domain of the European Research Council, includes: Mathematics, Fundamental Constituents of Matter, Condensed Matter Physics, Physical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry and Materials, Computer Science and Informatics,  Systems and Communications Engineering, Product and Process Engineering, Universe Sciences and Earth Sciences.

 

  • This age limit (42 years) could be extended up to a maximum of one year for each descendant when there have been interruptions in the professional career due to birth, adoption, and childcare leave and/or parental leave, and for the period during which the research activity was interrupted.

Nominations must be proposed by individuals other than the candidate and with a recognised academic, institutional and/or professional trajectory, linked to universities, research centres or companies.

Deadlines
  • Call: Applications will be open from 3rd February to 3rd April 2025
  • Announcement of the decision: The jury’s verdict, which cannot be appealed, will be made public from June 2025.

It is essential to read the terms and conditions of the call beforehand. The application must be accompanied by all the documentation specified in the terms and conditions of the call.

Registration

If you are sure you meet all the requirements and have read the rules of the call, you can register via the following link:

Jury