IMDEA Materials is non-profit independent organization (foundation). This structure brings together the advantages and guarantees offered by the foundation status with the flexible and dynamic management typical of a private body. This combination is deemed necessary to attain the goals of excellence in research, cooperation with industry and attraction of talented researchers from all over the world.
The main governing body of the Institute is the Board of Trustees. The Board includes representatives of the regional government de Madrid (4), universities and research centers of Madrid (4), scientists with an international reputation in Materials Science and Engineering (5) and industrial enterprises (5). These industrial enterprises are committed into a strategic partnership with the Institute to develop research lines in collaboration. The Board appoints the Director, who is the CEO of the Institute. The Director is assisted by the Deputy Director and the Manager, who takes care of the legal, administrative and financial activities of the institute.
The Board of Trustees and the Director are assisted in their functions by the Scientific Council, an advisory board made up by scientists (between 10 and 20) from all over the world with expertise in the different areas of research covered by the Institute. The tasks of the Scientific Council include the selection of researchers and the evaluation of the scientific activities of the researchers and of the institute as a whole to ensure excellence in research.