The CiMUS governance structure is organized as follows:
Governing Committee: senior governing body, composed of institutional representatives and open to the participation of social and economic agents associated with Campus Vida. The functions of the Steering Committee include, among others:
- Approval of the Strategic Plan of the center and its modifications.
- Approval of the budget.
- Proposing the appointment and dismissal of the Director.
- Approval of the proposals of the external scientific committee.
- Incorporation of new research staff assigned to the Center.This last attribution will always be at the proposal of the Scientific Director and with the favorable report of the External Scientific Committee.
- External Scientific Advisory Board: advisory body with a minimum of 7 members of recognised international scientific prestige in the field of CiMUS. The Rector will appoint members at the proposal of the Steering Committee. The appointment will be for a renewable four-year period. The functions of the External Scientific Committee include:
- Advising the Scientific Directorate and the Steering Committee on the theme and orientation of research, and other relevant aspects.
- Assisting in monitoring the evolution of research and the transfer of its results.
- Reporting on the affiliation of new research staff and evaluating submitted applications.
- Periodically evaluating the scientific activity of the center and its researchers.
Scientific Director: responsible for the scientific policy of the center. Leads and coordinates the research activities of the center. Their work includes the development of the strategic plan and the annual budget, the supervision of research projects, and the management of material and human resources. Additionally, they promote collaboration with other institutions and seek funding for the development of new research. The scientific director also ensures compliance with safety regulations and fosters an innovative and collaborative work environment.
Deputy Director: responsible for overseeing economic and administrative management, coordinating infrastructure, and collaborating in the development of the annual budget and strategic planning. Additionally, they assist the scientific director in organizing material and human resources, promote the search for funding, and ensure compliance with safety and risk prevention regulations.
These structures regulate the activity of the areas and services that make up the center.