The Foundation

In memory of the Catalan mathematician Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer (1912-1967), his cousins Maria and Maria dels Àngels Carbona i Balaguer created the Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Foundation in 1983. The Foundation became part of the Institut d’Estudis Catalans in 1991.

The purpose of the Foundation is to promote mathematical research by awarding a prize and providing grants for studies and research in the mathematical sciences.

Prizes, Scholarships and Grants

Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Prize

The prize will be awarded for a mathematical monograph of an expository nature presenting the latest developments in an active area of research in Mathematics, in which the applicant has made important contributions.

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Mathematics and Society Prize

Established in 2008 by the Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Foundation with the aim of encouraging the presence of mathematics in the media, the Board of Trustees of the Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Foundation offers the Mathematics and Society Prize for reports or activities on any aspect of mathematics produced in the Països Catalans.

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Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Scholarships

The Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Foundation, in collaboration with Birkhäuser, offers the Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Scholarships, awarded to the best study or research projects in mathematics related to a doctoral thesis.

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Master's Grants

Since the 2024–2025 academic year, the Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Foundation offers partial grants to undergraduate mathematics students from universities belonging to the Lluís Vives University Network who wish to enrol in the Master’s Degree in Advanced Mathematics offered by the University of Barcelona, jointly with the Autonomous University of Barcelona, or at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. These grants are awarded under agreements between the Foundation and the participating universities. This initiative reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to promoting mathematical research in Catalonia.

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Dissabtes de les Matemàtiques

DITMAE (Figueres)

21 February 2026

Dissabte Transfronterer de les Matemàtiques a l’Alt Empordà

DIMAT (Pirineus)

25 April 2026

Dissabte de les Matemàtiques Transfronterer dels Pirineus

Biography

List of Articles

Doctoral Thesis

En una serie de Notas y Memorias, el autor de ésta demostró que cuando la serie de Taylor, que representa una función entera u holomorfa en el círculo unidad, es suficiente lagunar, la función toma la totalidad de los valores finitos sin que sea posible la existencia del valor excepcional que, según el teorema de Picard, puede presentar; y también desaparece la posibilidad de existencia de otros casos excepcionales en otros campos de la teoría general. […]

La superació d'un matemàtic, Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer (1912-1967)

Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer was a remarkable mathematician known for his groundbreaking work in analysis and differential equations. Despite facing significant physical challenges, his determination and intellect led to numerous influential publications and advancements in mathematics. His legacy is celebrated for its enduring impact on mathematical research and education, inspiring future generations of mathematicians to pursue innovation and excellence.