The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge and Culture Awards
are intended to recognize basic research and creative work of
excellence, as embedded in theoretical advances, models and fundamental
perspectives for an improved understanding of the natural, social and
artificial or technological worlds, technological innovations and
developments, and the creation of outstanding works or new artistic or
interpretative styles in contemporary classical music. Awards also go to
significant achievements that advance our understanding or deliver
material progress with regard to two key challenges of the global
society of the 21st century: climate change and development cooperation.
Awards will be granted in eight prize categories, spanning three
domains. First, scientific and technological research in the areas of
Basic Sciences, Biomedicine, Ecology and Conservation Biology,
Information and Communication Technologies, and Economics, Finance and
Management. Second, the creation, direction or performance of works of
contemporary classical music. Third, scientific research and/or projects
that represent significant advances in two core concerns of the 21st
century: climate change and development cooperation.
- Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- Biomedicine
- Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Economics, Finance and Management
- Contemporary Music
- Climate Change
- Development Cooperation
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge and Culture Awards will consist of €400,000, a diploma and a commemorative artwork in each prize category.
