Ikerbasque. Basque Foundation for Science

The Department of Education, Universities and Research of the Basque Government through Ikerbasque and the University of the Basque Country have promoted the creation of a world-class interdisciplinary research centre on Applied Mathematics, called BCAM - Basque Center for Applied Mathematics.

The mission of BCAM – Basque Center for Applied Mathematics is to develop high-quality interdisciplinary research in applied mathematics for the benefit of society. Based on a core of  highly qualified researchers, and an extended international network of excellence, BCAM aims to become an international center of reference in the area of Applied Mathematics by promoting scientific and technological advances worldwide.

In order to realize the mission outined above, BCAM sets itself the following aims:

• To develop an internationally competitive and recognized science and technology by creating a team of top flight researchers and by carrying out post-graduate training activities of the highest quality.
• To contribute to improving social perception of Mathematics in its different facets.
• To attract private and public funding (both nationally and internationally) through the creation of a professional environment combining quality people both in the field of research and in management.
• To foment interdisciplinary collaboration as the driving force behind major scientific and technological advances.
• To contribute to the development of the European Research Area and to the presence of Mathematics in this area.

http://www.bcamath.org/