WORKING TOWARDS SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE AND INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP

A training programme in strategy and operations management for research centres of excellence

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A pioneering initiative

The Department of Education, Science, Universities, and Professional Training of Galicia, in collaboration with Feuga, has set up the following programmes: GESCI (Strategic Management of Research Centres) and GOSCI (Operational Management in Research Centres).

A high-level training initiative targeting research entities intended to increase competitiveness, excellence and ensure ongoing improvements for research centres in the Autonomous Community of Galicia. The programme seeks to boost their efficiency and secure achievements with a growing scientific and technological impact.

Gesci Directors

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF RESEARCH CENTRES

A unique programme that meets the current and future needs of the research centre directors, providing a 360º view of their organizations.

Gosci Managers

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN RESEARCH CENTRES

An essential programme for research centre managers aimed at optimising managerial results and guaranteeing ongoing improvements.

Who is it for?

Centres accredited for excellence and recognized as members of the CIGUS Network
Centres recognized as collaborative research centres (on the path to excellence)
Public Research Entities (OPIs in Spanish), technology centres, and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC in its Spanish initials)
Officially accredited specialized campuses Universities included within the Galician University System (SUG in Spanish)

Teaching staff

GESCI and GOSCI will have an international teaching panel, made up of exceptional professionals whose talent, knowledge and management experience have positioned them at the forefront of their areas of ​​expertise.

The project also includes

A advisory service to provide added value for this initiative, whilst also boosting and enhancing the results obtained.

This advisory service aims to facilitate and accelerate the particular processes of change in each centre. It will provide support for fundamental aspects of institutional and scientific appraisal, an essential tool in the drive for excellence.

This service will be provided by an executive committee comprising outstanding professionals at the forefront of key areas in strategic management for centres.

It will be available for 6 months following completion of the training and will consist of 300 hours’ advice per academic course to be distributed among participating research centres.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information