Overview
Funding of R&D+I activities and management of the associated research projects is supported by a Team of dedicated proximity officers. Their primary mission is to boost the capacity of CNC and its researchers to attract and manage diverse competitive funding, by
- Motivating scientists to apply for the most appropriate funding opportunities,
- Actively educating scientists on the application process(es),
- Ensuring that they build the strongest possible proposals,
- Handling the added burden of administration requirements, so that researchers focus on solving the important scientific and social challenges ahead.
The Team also provides inputs and indicators for strategic institutional planning and assessment of core competencies, responds to specific requests for information about funding programs, projects, facilities or capabilities,and assures administrative support to decision makers and executive management, informing and supporting researchers and institutional governing bodies.
Overall, it ensures the sustainable development and growth of CNC's R&D+I activities.
