Research Awards and Projects

The Barcelona GSE and many of our Affiliated Professors receive support for research from competitive sources such as the European Research Council and the Severo Ochoa Research Excellence Program.

Barcelona GSE Seed Grants help our researchers jump-start their projects, while national and international research partnerships connect the BGSE with other top research institutions.

Learn more about the research awards and projects in the Barcelona GSE community:

Severo Ochoa Research Excellence Accreditation

The award provides €4 million in funding to build on the research initiatives that have reinforced the BGSE's position as a global leader in economic research.

The Barcelona GSE has received two Severo Ochoa Excellence distinctions (2012-15 and 2016-19).

Barcelona GSE Severo Ochoa initiatives

European Research Council (ERC) Grants

Competitive grants from the European Research Council (ERC) have become indicators of world-class research across all academic disciplines.

A total of 26 ERC Grants have been awarded to current BGSE Affiliated Professors.

See all ERC grants awarded to BGSE Affiliated Professors

"la Caixa" Foundation Grants

The "la Caixa" Foundation Research Grants on Socioeconomic Well-being are awarded to Barcelona GSE researchers for projects with ground-breaking methodologies and direct implications for socioeconomic well-being.

Learn more about "la Caixa" grants

Barcelona GSE Seed Grants

Barcelona GSE Seed Grants support the scientific development of BGSE researchers, in particular the junior researchers among our Affiliated Professors.

In the first call, 17 Seed Grants were awarded to BGSE Affiliated Professors across all four academic units.

View the list of Seed Grant projects

Research Partnerships

The Barcelona GSE cultivates research partnerships with other public and private institutions in order to leverage its research community's knowledge for increased impact in academia and society.

Read about BGSE research partnerships