A core objective for EARMA is to promote research management as an acknowledged profession in European research performing organisations (RPOs) and research funding organisations (RFOs).
Presently EARMA offers the following professional development programmes:
EARMA Academy
The EARMA Academy is currently under construction, but a number of activities are already running or open for preregistration.
Please check back for updates and monitor the EARMA communication channels.
Currently, the pregistration for the RM1 assessment is open. RM1 is the foundational level for professionals with 0-2 years of experience. The assessment and certification process will be available during autumn based on the online open access hub which will launch prior to that.
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Register here
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The EARMA Academy is committed to providing free online training and mentoring to the RMA community in Europe while also providing paid assessments with certification and in-person certification workshops.
What is the EARMA Academy?
- An online open access hub
- Online and in person assessment and certification
- Open and free mentoring scheme
- Featured affiliate workshops or programmes (standalone training or education by partners or community trainers)
Currently open:
Additional information for trainers and contributors:
- Pre-registration open for online certificate: https://buy.stripe.com/dR629w4vh49S0ve6oo
- Expression of interest to help create open access content [Will open May 28 on this webpage]
- Expression of interest for trainers of in person Certification Workshops for RM1 [Will open May 28 on this webpage]
- Expression of interest to host affiliate workshops [Will open May 28 on this webpage]
For questions regarding the academy, please contact earma@earma.org
EARMA Leadership Events
Currently, EARMA is offering workshops for research management leaders in 2024/2025 tailored specifically for aspiring leaders and for more established leaders.
Leading the provision of excellent research support to excellent researchers is both demanding and rewarding. You and your teams sit in the nexus of competing demands from funders, researchers, employers, ministries, commercial stakeholders, and the taxpayer. Converting your strategic intent into serviceable interventions in that environment is a constant challenge. As a leader, you will often find yourself in the ultimate ‘alone in the office’ scenario.
EARMA’s tailor-made ‘Leadership in Research Event’ is designed to support you in dealing with these issues while giving you the time and the space to think and reflect. Through a blend of key-note presentations, peer working and learning groups, case studies and networking opportunities you can share your ambitions and your dilemmas with your peers and bring back new perspectives and tools to your work.
The ‘Leadership in Research Event’ does not end on the last day. There is a growing cohort of alumni who continue to contribute to the programme and who are regular contributors to a ‘Leadership’ strand at the annual conference. During the event, you will be challenged to contribute to a follow-up process on a topic that is of importance to you as a leader leadership.
There are currently two scheduled leadership training sessions in 2024 and 2025, EARMA Leadership Event 2024: Experienced Leader taking place November 12-14, 2024, and the EARMA Leadership Event 2025: Aspiring
Leader taking place February 18-20, 2025.
To find out more, please contact earma@earma.org.
EARMA Mentorship Scheme
About the programme
The EARMA Mentorship Scheme is a tailored initiative for members of EARMA, conceived with the vision of instilling a culture of perpetual learning, meaningful networking, and the exchange of best practices. It's a realm where our community members can navigate the pathways of professional growth, under the guidance of experienced mentors. Launched on October 30, 2023, the pilot scheme targeted early-career research management professionals, pairing them with experienced mentors. You can currently apply to the new 2024/2025 programme.
EARMA Mentorship Scheme 2024/2025
The EARMA Mentorship Scheme is designed to support early career stage colleagues who are new to research management. This will be facilitated through targeted, regular and informal discussions on pre-determined (or pre-defined) topics proposed by mentees. Topics will be agreed with more senior or experienced colleagues who will perform the mentoring role. The entire process will be conducted within a confidential and professional environment.
EARMA believes mentoring is essential for personal and professional development, knowledge sharing, and the overall growth and success of individuals and their organisations. It provides a structured and supportive environment for learning, guidance, and collaboration, contributing to the development of competent and confident professionals.
We will create ten pairs of participants. Each pair will work together to develop their individual activity plan, outlining their ambitions for the duration of the programme. Read more.
