Action C.8. Programme for the Recruitment of Research Project Managers for Teams of Excellence

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  • Objetive

The purpose of this initiative is to strengthen the management capacity of top-tier research teams by incorporating specialized staff (Research Project Managers), ensuring the return on investment by directing the funding exclusively to Principal Investigators (PIs) who demonstrate a sufficient critical mass to require and sustain a manager. To this end, candidates must demonstrate an active funding volume in competitive R&I projects exceeding a threshold amount, accredited scientific leadership through the award of at least one active international project or the coordination of a competitive R&I project, and a co-funding commitment on the part of the PI.

  • Applicant Requirements

Principal Investigators may apply for this grant if they can accredit active funds in competitive R&I projects exceeding a threshold amount, hold at least one active international project or coordinate a competitive R&I project, and commit to co-funding at least 50% of the total contract cost using their own funds.

  • Application Process

Applications must be submitted within the framework of the Internal Call for Proposals (Plan Propio), requesting the position. Once granted, the candidate will be selected through a public job offering, in accordance with the principles of publicity, merit, and ability. The PI will participate in the selection committee to ensure the technical profile matches the specific needs of their line of research.

  • Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the criteria of excellence that justify the need for a manager, considering an active funding volume in competitive R&I projects exceeding the established threshold, as well as leadership accredited by holding at least one active international project or coordinating a competitive project.

  • Obligations of the Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries must maintain the conditions justifying the grant throughout its period of validity, as its duration is annual, renewable, and subject to maintaining the active funding requirements. Furthermore, they must fulfill the co-funding commitment undertaken and participate in the candidate selection process under the established terms, ensuring the technical profile of the manager aligns with the requesting team.