IMDEA Nanociencia has been awarded the Severo Ochoa Excellence Accreditation for the third consecutive time

08.05.2026

The accreditation, granted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities, is the highest national award for scientific excellence, institutional strategy, and international influence
IMDEA Nanociencia received the distinction following a highly competitive process and a rigorous evaluation by an international panel of experts.
The distinction will serve as an endorsement aimed at strengthening cutting-edge research in the region 'Comunidad de Madrid'.

Madrid, 8th May, 2026. The IMDEA Nanociencia institute has been recognised as a “Severo Ochoa” Centre of Excellence in the provisional resolution of the 2025 call for proposals published by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, through the State Research Agency.

This accreditation, one of the most significant distinctions in the Spanish R&D system, recognizes the scientific excellence, institutional strategy, and international reach of the selected research centers. The evaluation and selection are conducted independently by an international scientific committee composed of researchers of recognized prestige and impact.

In this call, the Ministry is awarding 77.5 million euros to 10 “Severo Ochoa” centers of excellence and 6 “María de Maeztu” units, with the aim of consolidating their capabilities, strengthening their organization, and contributing to the leadership and international visibility of Spanish research. Each center accredited as “Severo Ochoa” will receive 4.5 million euros for strategic initiatives over four years.

For IMDEA Nanociencia, this recognition represents a new boost to its track record as a research center in the Community of Madrid dedicated to nanoscience and nanotechnology, and will enable it to continue promoting cutting-edge research, attracting talent, and strengthening the position of Madrid and Spain as international leaders in this field.

This recognition serves as a top-tier endorsement of IMDEA Nanociencia’s scientific excellence, institutional strategy, and international reach, which will enable the center to strengthen cutting-edge research in nanoscience and nanotechnology, attract talent, and consolidate the role of the Community of Madrid and Spain as international leaders in advanced research.

More information

https://www.aei.gob.es/noticias/agencia-estatal-investigacion-publica-propuesta-resolucion-provisional-convocatoria

Contact:

Oficina de Divulgación y Comunicación de IMDEA Nanociencia
divulgacion.nanociencia [at]imdea.org

Source: IMDEA Nanociencia.

IMDEA Nanociencia Institute is a young interdisciplinary research Centre in Madrid (Spain) dedicated to the exploration of nanoscience and the development of applications of nanotechnology in connection with innovative industries.