A New Approach to Research Management

With a Custom-Built Low-Code Application for the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB)

SCICLE – The Research Management Tool

The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz is a leading international center for the life sciences. To meet the growing demands of research management and streamline administrative processes, the IMB opted for a digital transformation—using SCICLE, the innovative low-code solution for research management.

Why the IMB Pioneered New Approaches to Research Management

Research management is becoming increasingly complex: fragmented systems, manual processes, and a lack of real-time data make efficient oversight and transparency difficult. The IMB therefore sought a centralized, intelligent platform that would bring together all research-related processes and data—from external funding to events and publications, as well as personnel and financial information.
The goal was a solution that:

  • avoids redundant data entry,
  • integrates existing systems such as accounting and HR software,
  • provides real-time statistics and key performance indicators for reports and grant applications,
  • and is simultaneously scalable, flexible, and future-proof.

Our solution: The modular Web Application SCICLE

SCICLE is the first low-code solution of its kind for research management in Europe—developed in close collaboration with the IMB.

Key features of the solution:

  • Central data platform: Connects all areas—external funding, researchers, events, and publications.
  • Real-time analytics: Complete transparency into personnel and financial data with business intelligence dashboards.
  • Automated reports & KPIs: Key metrics and statistics at the click of a button—perfect for annual reports, grant applications, or audits.
  • Seamless integration: APIs to scientific tools and existing software for end-to-end data flows.
  • Flexible & scalable: On-premises or in the cloud – with mobile access and modular expandability.
  • Predictive analytics & budget optimization: Early trend analysis and maximum grant efficiency

The result: efficiency, transparency, and future-proofing

With SCICLE, the IMB has created a platform that integrates research, administration, and strategy on a single data foundation. Automated processes significantly reduce administrative burdens, while real-time analyses enable data-driven decisions—leading to greater scientific excellence and sustainable efficiency in research management.

This software bridges the gap between current research information systems and traditional HR and payroll software.

Mirjam Ax, Head of Grants Management at IMB

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