Advancing biomedical imaging in Madrid
Helping the host institutions to realise their goals is the 'Mvision' (MVISION) project. Over the course of 72 months M+VISION aims to offer 30 three-year fellowships to experienced researchers. The last two years cover a direct employment contract with host organisations as well as contributions to research and travel costs. Two types of fellowships are available: incoming modality (three years in Spain) and outgoing modality (two years in the United States and the third year in Spain). International panels will select researchers through a transparent evaluation process. The fellows will gain from the knowledge, expertise and existing networks of the host organisations and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). They will also be encouraged to foster long-term relationships. To date, M+VISION has issued two calls. The first, in January 2013, attracted 28 applications from researchers from 11 nationalities. Seven fellowships (four incoming and three outgoing) were awarded to researchers from Argentina, Hungary, Morocco and Spain. In 2014, 25 applications (19 incoming and 6 outgoing) were submitted from researchers from 11 nationalities. 10 fellowships were awarded to researchers from India, Colombia, United Kingdom and Spain. The regional government of Madrid believes M+VISION Programme is a long-term investment in order to become a world renowned centre for biomedical imaging.
Keywords
Biomedical imaging, career development, fellowship, translational research