Research groups

A research group is a stable group of research staff that is fully capable of undertaking the activity, with common aims and sufficient shared infrastructures and resources to allow continued and competitive R&D&I activity.

The Xunta de Galicia regional government recognises the most competitive research groups in the Galician research system in the following modalities:

• Competitive reference groups (GRC) made up for at least five researchers. 
• Groups with growth potential (GPC) made up for at least three researchers. 

Each modality has its own minimum requirements for scientific merit and excellence.

To fully understand our research groups, their capacities, and results, visit the Research Portal:

Research Portal

For further information on the creation and modification of research groups, consult the following documentation:

• Norms for researcher groups, clusters, and centres of the Universidade de Vigo
• Form for joining a research group
• Form for leaving a research group
   

Grants and resources