Governance
European Senior Project Manager at the Grants Office
Laia Lagunas
Background
I hold a degree in Public Administration from the Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona) and a degree in Political Science by the University of Barcelona. In addition I have a Master in Internal Finance by the University of Barcelona and a MBA at EAE Business School. I have over 20 years experience in coordinating, managing and administrating European Projects.
Before joining the Josep Carreras Institute in August 2019, I worked as European Project Manager and other leading positions in several Research centers and institutions related to research promotion for the Catalan Research Ministry. I have participated or managed FP5, FP6, FP7, H2020 and other national research programmes. I also have experience in organizing dissemination activities and international conferences. During 4 years I was a member of the conference Committee of EARMA (European Association for Research Managers and Administration). In addition, I am a member of the exporter group in Catalonia for the management of H2020 projects.