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Maria Gutiérrez Domènech

PhD - Manager of research funding in social sciences and humanities

"la Caixa" Foundation

Barcelona, Spain

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"la Caixa" Foundation

"la Caixa" Foundation

Non-profit organisation

Barcelona, Spain

The Social Observatory / Palau Macaya is one of the departments of "la Caixa" Foundation. It focuses its activity on the generation of knowledge on social issues through calls for research grants, the dissemination of this knowledge through publications and audiovisual formats, and the promotion of meeting spaces between collaborators. It also aims to promote dialogue, reflection and the exchange of ideas with the aim of identifying current challenges and new trends, in addition to presenting future proposals that generate impact and capacity for social transformation. In 2021, it was designated an International Centre for Human and Social Sciences by UNESCO.
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WHAT IS YOUR MAIN INTEREST IN SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION & RESILIENCE TOPICS?

Research of excellence with impact

WHICH (IMPACT) AREA OF THE STR PARTNERSHIP IS IN THE FOCUS OF YOUR INTEREST?

Supporting the modernisation of social protection systems and essential services Shaping the future of work, in terms of access to quality jobs, decent working conditions, job transitions, and new forms of work organisationFostering education and skills development in the context of the green and digital transition Contributing to a fair transition (in line with the Council recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality.)

EXPERIENCE AND KNOW-HOW IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS & RESILIENCE

We run competitive calls that aim at funding projects that are rigorous with social impact. I have experience in research.

IF YOU HAVE ANY POLICY EXPERIENCE, COULD YOU SHARE INFORMATION ON AREAS, METHODS, RISKS, AND FACTORS FOR SUCCESS?

In our team we fund research, we work on the translation of the research to the society - knowledge brokering and we disseminate. Risks of success is funding research that does not get to be used or that it is not excellent enough. Achieving both goals, having research that is excellent but also have impact is very difficult. This is the main target. Also we need research projects that explain the problem but also looks for the solution.

WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED CONTRIBUTION IN PREPARING THE STR PARTNERSHIP?

Participate in meetingsParticipate in surveyParticipate in individual interview Stay in the loop and get information about the planning process