Decisions about Large Scale Research Facilities are taken by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MCYT), with the advice of the Spanish Advisory Committee of Large Scale Research Facilities (Comité Asesor de Grandes Instalaciones Científicas, CAGIC). In some cases the decisions can involve the collaboration between the MCYT and local governments. CAGIC is an independent advisory body created by the Inter-ministerial Commission of Science and Technology (CICYT) to help the Spanish Government in the definition and implementation of policies related to research infrastructures. There is a list of scientific facilities that are officially considered as LSRF by the CAGIC whenever they fulfill the general conditions approved to be considered as such. This consideration depends mainly on the volume of investments, operation costs, scientific use, number of users, and mechanisms of time allocation and professional management.

To date the Ministry selected 7 ESFRI projects of interest in the area of technology. The Ministry sent a letter of support for Life Watch, but this is not (yet) a commitment.

Presently 5 institutes, together with the Ministry of Environment, are preparing a Life Watch network.

CSIC, MNCN, Mrs. Dr. M. A. Ramos