| Schedule |
Session |
Details |
| 10:00 - 10:15 |
EIC Session Start: Welcome |
Feniosky Peña-Mora and Daniel Jacobo will welcome the attendees and present the main objectives of the day. |
| 10:15 - 11:00 |
Talk:
How can I monitor my progress on research indicators using the CRIS-TEC platform? |
Aydeé Coronado, together with the team from the Directorate of Planning and Strategic Projects of the VEI, will present a practical guide on the use of the CRIS-TEC platform to monitor progress in research indicators. During the talk, they will explain how to navigate the platform and provide strategies to interpret and understand the key indicators effectively. |
| 11:00 - 11:15 |
Coffee Break |
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| 11:15 - 12:00 |
Talk: Encouraging research in professional students: Launch of the Next-Gen Scientists Program |
Viridiana Tejada will present the Next-Gen Scientists initiative, designed to promote a strong research culture among professional-level students. During the talk, she will explain how the program's platform works, which facilitates the registration of research opportunities and allows tracking the progress of students throughout their participation. Additionally, she will highlight how this initiative promotes the development of research skills and the academic impact of the students. |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Talk:
Direct PhD: Attraction of students and support tools for their recruitment |
Elisa Vázquez will present the new direct PhD programs of the EIC, detailing the admissions process and key strategies to attract postgraduate students. Additionally, the available tools for professors will be discussed, aimed at supporting them as the main promoters of their research lines, thereby fostering greater engagement with students interested in high-impact research. |
| 13:00 - 14:30 |
Networking lunch |
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| 14:30 - 15:30 |
Talk:
Funding for Research: Practical Guide for Submitting Proposals |
Abraham Tijerina and the team from the Directorate of Research Funding of the VEI will present a practical guide that addresses the complete process for preparing and submitting research proposals to various funding entities, including support tools, specific strategies, and key procedures. The talk will also highlight the available support, both for collaborations with companies and for obtaining grants. Additionally, the use of the SIMPLE platform as the main tool for documenting, tracking, and managing research projects, from the initial proposal to eventual funding and execution, will be explained. During the session, detailed contact information for key individuals who can provide support at each stage of the process will be provided. Examples of the most common problems faced by researchers and how to effectively solve them will also be presented. |
| 15:30 - 16:45 |
Panel:
High-Impact and Incidence Research: Advances towards the Tec's 2030 Strategic Plan
Moderator: Daniel Jacobo |
The leaders of the EIC research centers (Cristina Chuck, Jürgen Mahlknecht, and Ciro Rodríguez) will present and analyze the strategies each center is implementing to align with the strategic priority of Tec's Strategic Plan 2030: 'Elevate the impact and excellence of our applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurship as differentiators of the university.' Key topics to be addressed include: • Strategies to boost the impact and influence of research through flagship projects that attract external funding, generate innovations, and foster entrepreneurship. • Strengthening strategic alliances with universities, companies, governments, and civil society organizations to enhance research. • The strategy to maximize the impact of innovations and research results, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer. This panel will offer a comprehensive view of the advances and challenges towards the goal of transforming our research into a global-impact change engine. |
| 16:45 - 17:00 |
Coffee Break |
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| 17:00 - 18:00 |
Recognition of Excellence in Research by the EIC - 2024 |
In this session, recognition will be given to professors who excelled in the area of research during the year 2024. Achievements in attracting funds and original publications in high-impact scientific journals will be celebrated. Additionally, special recognition will be awarded to professors who were admitted to or promoted in the National System of Researchers, those who joined the Mexican Academy of Sciences, and other members of our community who achieved extraordinary distinctions related to research. |