ConcuRso matEriALiza: REAL
Your nanoscience research project in a prototype or device
The Cátedra SAMCA de Nanotecnología announces the REAL competition, which aims to add value to the transfer of research, making functional prototypes and proofs of concept that can support the commercialisation of a product, through the possible future creation of a spin-off or technology-based company EBT. The competition allows the participation of researchers at different stages of their research career, with a special incentive for young researchers leading the idea.
The prize will consist of €1,000 and a commemorative gift. In addition, the winning project will receive a grant of €16,000 to support the development of the prototype for a period of 10 months. In addition, the Institute of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragon (INMA) will contribute with a contribution of €5,000 in the form of work carried out at the “Microdevices Engineering Technical Unit” UTIM.
Who can apply?
Researchers from the University of Zaragoza led by a researcher will be eligible for the award. The requirements to be met by the research leader will be the following:
- Young researcher with a postdoctoral experience of between 1 and 10 years since obtaining the doctoral degree and with a non-statutory link. This period may be extended in the case of researchers who have been in charge of children or dependent family members during this period. The development of the prototype will be linked to the project(s) that the researcher is carrying out, within the scope of his/her research activity and in which the development of prototypes is not included in the budget. The researcher must have a postdoctoral contract at the University of Zaragoza, non-permanent and with a maximum duration of 36 months and a minimum of 12 months from the time of application.
- Researchers with statutory links to the University of Zaragoza. In this case the prototype will be the result of a previous research activity with promising results for its commercialisation.
The following may take part in the research
The teaching and research staff of the University of Zaragoza.
Staff integrated in other organisations, with the authorisation of the corresponding legal representative being necessary.
Under no circumstances will trainees who are not under the direction or responsibility of the PI, third cycle students or administrative and service staff of the University of Zaragoza form part of the research.
No member of the research team may appear in more than one application.
At least one of the researchers must be attached to INMA.
Deadlines?
Nominations and applications must be sent through the form available on the Chair’s website between 23 October and 30 November 2023 (new deadline!). Only applications received by the deadline will be accepted.
Form: https://forms.gle/6pBRTHoy1XB2Rx7E7
The Jury will issue the final decision before 21 December 2023, through the Cátedra SAMCA de Nanotecnología website.
https://catedrasamcananotec.unizar.es/academico/premio-real/
Bases of the call for proposals
24-10-2023
