Internationalization Unit, Instituto de Neurociencias (INIU)
Welcome to the site of the Internationalization Unit of the Institute for Neurosciences (INIU)!
Below we will have a closer look at our mission, objectives and key projects that seek to foster global collaboration in the field of neurosciences.
Mission
INIU’s mission is to promote international neuroscience research and development by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, technology and resources. We seek to connect students and researchers from different countries to address global neuroscience challenges.
The IN has developed a clear internationalization policy as part of its general scientific strategy in the awareness that both the international leadership of our researchers and the attraction of international talent are essential and differentiating factors in a highly competitive environment.
Main objectives
- Foster international collaborations by establishing partnerships with academic institutions and research centres around the world.
- Encourage the participation of IN researchers in joint projects and international consortiums.
- Promote exchange programs and mobility for students and researchers.
- Facilitate attendance to international conferences and workshops.
- Organize events, seminars and courses in collaboration with foreign institutions.
Team
- Coordinator: Dr Julio Barbas, Investigador Científico CSIC
- Executive: Dr Bibian García, CSIC contracted personnel
Financial support
We acknowledge the financial support from the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) through both the “Severo Ochoa” Programme for Centers of Excellence in R&D -SOCE- (CEX2021-001165-S), and a grant “to facilitate the attraction of international talent in R&D institutions” (GPE2023-001193-T).
Main task
Administrative support for the integration of international students and researchers.
The paperwork required for integrating international students and researchers (academic degrees recognition, translations, work and residence permits, visas, contracts, etc.) are complex, lengthy and costly complexity. INIU’s primary task is to provide guidance and assistance to simplify these procedures as much as possible. Additionally, we can cover the financial costs associated with these administrative processes and, in specific cases, even the mobility expenses of researchers.
INIU has prepared detailed “Guidelines for foreign researchers” (only available on the IN intranet):
Acceder
Featured projects
- International call for Master’s scholarships.
- Participation in the INPhINIT programme of la Caixa Foundation.
- SOCE Postdoctoral Programme.
- Participation in “Science by Women” programme of Women for Africa Foundation.