Subdirectorate General for the Internationalization of Science and Research

The Sub-Directorate General for the Internationalisation of Science and Innovation, under the Directorate-General for Research Planning, will carry out the following functions:

• The promotion and coordination of activities to promote scientific research and culture without prejudice to the competences of other bodies of the department.

• The promotion of Spanish participation in the R&D&I promotion programmes promoted by the European Union, within the scope of its competences.

• Strategic planning, coordination, development, monitoring and representation of Spanish participation in large international scientific and technological facilities and organizations.

• International cooperation in the field of research, the joint formulation with the organs of the department and the coordination of the Spanish position in international forums, and the proposal for the designation of those who have to represent Spain in the international bodies responsible for the corresponding programs.

• The coordination of Spanish participation in the elaboration and monitoring of European R&D&I policies, including the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, and Spanish representation in other European and international programs, forums and organizations competent in the design of R&D&I policies, without prejudice to the competences of other bodies of the department.

• The functions attributed to the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities in the management of operational programmes co-financed by European Union funds, within the scope of their competences.

Deputy Director-General:Immaculate Figueroa Rojas