Competitive Research

The mission of the Competitive Research Directorate is to attract and manage competitive funds/resources, guaranteeing compliance with the scientific and economic milestones of the projects and, therefore, to contribute to the VHIR's institutional and international positioning strategy and sustainability, in line with the priorities of the Institutional Strategic Plan.

The area is divided in the Pre-Award and Post-Award Units

Calbó Angrill, Joaquim

Competitive Research Directorate
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Pre-Award Projects Unit

The Pre-Award Projects Unit encourages, facilitates and supports research staff in the search for competitive funding, identifying opportunities and contributing to the development of high-quality proposals.

Unit services:

Identification and dissemination of competitive calls
Promotion of VHIR researchers’ participation in competitive research projects
Preparation of webinars and other activities to foster research, collaboration and knowledge related to competitive calls
Provision of administrative support to researchers during the preparation and submission of proposals, ensuring completeness and compliance with requirements
Contribution to the development of high-quality proposals, including drafting and reviewing
Management of call resolutions and, if necessary, submission of amendments and appeals
If the proposal is funded, management of the grant award process, including the signing of agreements or contracts required to launch the granted competitive projects
Transfer of granted projects to the Post-Award Unit
Coordination with other units involved in the project granting process

Team

Ingrid Balcells Ortega

Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Gerardo Vilar Peña

Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Ornella Giovanna Realini Fuentes

Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Belén Moro

Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Maria Angeles Crespo Cuadrado

Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Xavier Marimon Gilabert

Tècnic/a Grau Superior
Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Julia Basallote Garcia deQuiros

Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Meritxell Fernández Fernández

Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Laura Collado Gómez

Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Laura Planells Ferrer

Pre-Award Project Unit
Competitive Research Directorate
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Post-Award Projects Unit

Once the desired funding has been secured, the Post-Award Projects Unit provides guidance on compliance and post-award management to ensure the best research outcomes.

Unit services:

Assistance in managing granted funds in accordance with internal policies and funders’ regulations
Financial monitoring of competitive grants
Management of contract and agreement amendments during project implementation
Interaction with funding agencies and/or coordinators during project implementation on financial and administrative matters
Internal management of financial and technical audits (Financial Statements Certificates, external audits)
Liaison with other units involved in the process

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