Project Management Area

Competitive Projects Unit | Project Management Area

Competitive Projects Unit

The National Projects Office supports the acquisition and management of competitive funding at the national and regional levels. It disseminates opportunities, advises on proposal preparation, and acts as a liaison between researchers and funding entities. It also handles financial monitoring, project justification, and issue resolution. Its work facilitates the development of the Institute's scientific activity.

Functions and Processes of the Unit:

  • Assistance in obtaining and managing external funding through competitive funds
  • Dissemination of funding opportunities from public and private, national and regional organizations
  • Acting as a link between researchers and funding entities to promote scientific activity
  • Providing necessary advice during the proposal submission phase
  • Preparation and monitoring of justifications
  • Support in resolving issues from application to project closure

Team

Isabel Teruel Domenech

Phone: 871 20 52 34 Ext. 63307
isabel.teruel@idisba.es 

Sonia Toledo Peláez

Phone: 871 20 52 34 Ext. 66304
sonia.toledo@idisba.es 

Laura Arbona González

Phone: 871 20 52 34 Ext. 64457
laura.arbona@idisba.es 

The International Projects Office promotes IdISBa's participation in European and international R&D&I initiatives. It offers strategic advice in the preparation, submission, and management of proposals, including technical, financial, and intellectual property aspects. It facilitates communication with partners and funding agencies and organizes training and dissemination activities. Its work is key to strengthening the Institute's international profile.

Functions and Processes of the Unit:

  • Promote the Foundation's participation in European and international research projects.
  • Analyze the alignment of IdISBa's R&D&I projects and map European funding programs and calls.
  • Planning, management, advice, and review of European and international proposals.
  • Fit projects into different topics and prepare budgets.
  • Provide and manage technical documentation and forms for project submission and follow-up until final approval.
  • Strengthen established consortia and search for partners.
  • Manage and justify the financial aspects of European and international projects (economic monitoring, technical deliverables, etc.) in coordination with IdISBa's Financial Department.
  • Prepare audits.
  • Communicate with all project stakeholders, from partners to managing and funding agencies.
  • Coordinate and organize scientific meetings related to funded European projects.
  • Organize and conduct courses, workshops, and training sessions to promote and increase researcher participation in European calls.
  • Disseminate European funding opportunities and training events.
  • Support any action related to initiatives and projects managed by the International Projects Office (OPI).
  • Assist the Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Unit (UITRI) in intellectual and industrial property aspects of requested or granted projects.

Team

Elena Ferragut Roig

Phone: 871 20 52 34 Ext. 65272
elena.ferragut@idisba.es 

Ernesto González-Robles Corrales

Phone: 871 20 52 34 Ext. 64546
ernesto.gonzalez-robles@idisba.es