INTEGRA Call #1

The IMB-CNM, though the María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence program, launches the Integra Call, which seeks to fund up to four research projects from institute scientists that foster scientific excellence through impact in one of its dimensions: scientific, social, and economic impact.

Impact

  • Disruptive ideas in the fields of micro and nanoelectronics or micro and nanosystems
  • The ultimate goal is to deliver high-quality, internationally visible science that could positively impact the excellence KPI of the Institute
  • Proposals that explore pathways to transfer mature research lines where novelty and scientific impact has plateaued into the market
  • Collaborations that advance the research line’s technology readiness level (TRL) and unlock its economic potential
  • Encourage dissemination through reports on semiconductors, energy, and emerging technologies
  • Proposals to collaborate with public institutions either technically or as advisory are welcomed

Beneficiaries

  • Beneficiaries of the call are Doctors at all career stages
  • The duration of the current contract of the beneficiary should cover the duration of the project (2 years)
  • The INTEGRA call will be structured in two stages, of which the current call is the first phase
  • Up to 4 grants will be awarded
  • The awarded proposals will receive up to €200.000, (including the resources for hiring researchers, ideally post-docs)
  • Duration of the project will be 24 months
  • Phase 1: Call for Ideas (13 October 2025- 13 November 2025)
  1. A short proposal will be required (maximum 2 pages in Calibri 11, in English)
  2. Guidance at Structure and Content of the Proposal (annex 1)
  3. The aim is to facilitate the emergence of good ideas and projects, without requiring the effort of writing a full detailed proposal
  4. It is advised to take into account the evaluation criteria for the full proposal when writing the short proposal.

The short proposals will be assessed by the MdM Committee, which will issue a report containing comments and recommendations for the Phase 2 proposal. The MdM Committee may also interview the proposers to clarify specific aspects of their proposals. No proposals will be excluded at this stage.

  • Phase 2: Full proposal
  1. Applicants will be asked to submit a 10-page proposal with a detailed workplan and expected outcome
  2. It will be assessed by a specially mixed appointed committee, consisting of MdM members and external experts
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