Structure

The Academy Head leads the strategy and operation of the Academy. He/she is the principle contact of the IDEX Directorate. He/she chairs and leads the Academy's Steering Committee. He/she represents Academy 3 in all interactions with members and laboratories of Côte d'Azur University, other IDEX structures, institutions and partners, and external partners.

Academy Head: Christophe Den Auwer

The Steering Committee (CoPil) is the decision-making body of Academy 3. It is currently composed of 4 people in addition to the Academy head, all from different laboratories or structures of the Côte d'Azur University.

The Steering Committee has a decision-making and executive role. It:

• consults the Academy's Scientific Council
• defines the Academy's strategy (goals, actions to be carried out)
• decides on the allocation of the Academy's budget
• monitors and evaluates current projects and actions

The Scientific Council (CS) is advisory body. It is a committee of experts representing the disciplinary and institutional diversity of Academy 3. The CS of Academy 3 is therefore largely multi-disciplinary.

The Scientific Council has a role of advisor and of outreach and dissemination. It:

• advises the CoPil on the Academy's strategic directions
• evaluates projects submitted to the Academy
• contributes to the transmission of information to and from laboratories and other partners
• participates in the Academy's scientific outreach and dissemination activities

In the period of 2021-2025, the CS was composed of 17 members from 14 laboratories of Côte d'Azur University in various disciplines.

Having an in-depth knowledge of the organization and operation of IDEX and the Côte d'Azur University, the Project Manager supports the functional and strategic management of the Academy.

His/her role is to:

• manage the Academy's activities on a daily basis (organizing meetings, monitoring projects, communication, website, etc.)
• coordinate with the administrative and financial services of the Côte d'Azur University to ensure the proper administrative and budgetary monitoring of projects supported by the Academy
• establish and maintain links with researchers and laboratories at Côte d'Azur University and their partners
• contribute to strategic discussions within the Scientific Council and Steering Committee