Contribution of experiences: With the Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu grants, what can we do to obtain these grants and what do these grants do for libraries?

Abstract

We have always been concerned, but more so since the economic crisis, about the search for funding by researchers, an essential group of our users. By “from afar” we mean that libraries have not participated or helped in the search for funding. I am sure it goes without saying, but I think it is sometimes important to remember that scientists have to seek funding to carry out research (laboratories, contracted personnel, etc.), investing a lot of time in developing projects, filling out applications, etc. and ultimately obtaining or not obtaining said funding.