{"id":137257,"date":"2026-10-29T15:04:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T14:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/?page_id=137257"},"modified":"2026-10-29T15:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T14:21:15","slug":"second-call","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/ca\/research\/ibec-intramural-thematic-networks\/second-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Thematic Intramural Networks \u2013 Second Call"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the success of the first Thematic Networks programme, IBEC is launching its second call to foster intramural collaboration across research groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal remains the same: to identify key areas with strong collaboration potential within IBEC groups, build a forum for discussing ideas, and develop joint projects. Each selected network will receive up to <strong>25,000 \u20ac<\/strong> in funding to organise up to 4 workshops, a final retreat, and a small collaborative project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key changes in this call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 3 networks will be funded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representatives must be senior researchers or post-docs (PIs and PhD students are not eligible).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networks from the 1st call may apply with a new or continuation proposal, without priority over new applicants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Submission period for proposals<\/td><td>02\/11\/2026 \u2013 15\/01\/2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evaluation of proposals by an external scientific panel<\/td><td>February\u2013March 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Announcement of selected networks<\/td><td>15\/03\/2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thematic networks period (workshops and final retreat)<\/td><td>01\/04\/2027 \u2013 30\/09\/2028<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Presentation of network results and selected projects at the IBEC symposium<\/td><td>October 2028<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Execution of selected projects<\/td><td>01\/11\/2028 \u2013 31\/03\/2029<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are open until <strong>15 January 2027<\/strong>. Please check all participation rules and application instructions in the call document. Applications must be submitted using the application template and sent to <a href=\"mailto:strategicInitiatives@ibecbarcelona.eu\">strategicInitiatives@ibecbarcelona.eu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shared spreadsheet is available where anyone can add ideas for networks and sign up to show interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Call_v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call for proposals<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TN2027_Application-template.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application template<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"URL-SHAREPOINT-SPREADSHEET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ideas and interest spreadsheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:strategicInitiatives@ibecbarcelona.eu\">strategicInitiatives@ibecbarcelona.eu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1.1-LOGO-SEVERO-OCHOA-oro-1-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence logo\" class=\"wp-image-134830\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:250px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1.1-LOGO-SEVERO-OCHOA-oro-1-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1.1-LOGO-SEVERO-OCHOA-oro-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1.1-LOGO-SEVERO-OCHOA-oro-1-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1.1-LOGO-SEVERO-OCHOA-oro-1-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1.1-LOGO-SEVERO-OCHOA-oro-1-2048x1448.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IBEC Thematic Networks are financed by the project CEX2023-001282-S, funded by MICIU\/AEI\/10.13039\/501100011033.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Logo-SO-1024x251.jpg\" alt=\"MICIU, AEI and Severo Ochoa logos\" class=\"wp-image-133511\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Logo-SO-1024x251.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Logo-SO-300x74.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Logo-SO-768x189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Logo-SO-1536x377.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ibecbarcelona.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Logo-SO-2048x503.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following the success of the first Thematic Networks programme, IBEC is launching its second call to foster intramural collaboration across research groups. 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