ICREA - Institució Catalana De Recerca I Estudis Avançats

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The Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA) is a foundation established in 2000, supported by the Catalan Government. Its primary goal is to enhance the research system in Catalonia by recruiting top scientists from around the world. ICREA operates as an institution without walls, working closely with local universities and research centers to integrate its research professors into the regional research landscape. ICREA offers permanent, tenured positions to researchers across various fields, promoting international collaboration and academic excellence. Its researchers engage in activities such as forming new research teams, mentoring doctoral students, and teaching at all academic levels. ICREA collaborates with multiple universities and research institutions in Catalonia, contributing significantly to the advancement of research and development in the region. The organization is fully funded by the Generalitat de Catalunya and is guided by a Board of Trustees to align with the government's goals for research and innovation.