The Projects Department handles institute projects, including:
- Obtaining and accounting for research funding,
- Coordination of project implementation,
- Supervising compliance with grantors’ guidelines,
- Liaising with researchers and funding bodies.
Project Supervisors act as support to the researchers, ensuring that the projects run smoothly. Their tasks include:
- Monitoring the progress of the work,
- Budget control,
- Financial clearance,
- Administrative and organisational support,
- Ensuring compliance with institute procedures and formal requirements.
The Institute’s Project Department is located in rooms 152 (phone ext. 160) and 136 (phone ext. 138) on the first floor.
As of 01.07.2021, the contract with Synestia Sp. z o. o. is in force, which includes support and consultation on the implementation and submission of grant applications.
The criteria for its award are the international nature of the project, the complexity and the budget, with the Director making the final decision on support.
In terms of cooperation with Synestia, the Institute also provides access to consultations. Consultation appointments will be made by a member of the Projects Department once issues have been gathered.
The general scope of support by Synestia concerns:
- Preparation of the application and all its annexes.
- Verification of the correctness and completeness of the application.
- Verification of the project budget.
- Preparation of consortium agreements together with the Projects Department.
- Checking that the application complies with the required legal acts.
- Advise on available funding sources.