Abstract

The poster aims to provide an overview on the current state-of-the-art of the profession of Research Management (RM) within the European Research Area (ERA). The preliminary results of our investigation carried out in the frame of RM ROADMAP represent subsequent steps towards the recognition and professionalisation of Research Managent.

The poster depicts RM in Europe through the following lenses: 1) definition, terminology and self-identification of professionals, 2) professional fields and job categories in Research Management, 3) professional development and career path, 4) skills and competences of Research Managers in general and along the different job categories.

Our investigation consists of multiple methods serving quantitative (survey) and qualitative research (literature review, focus group discussions, online interviews and the summary of the results of an in-person workshop) collected throughout 2023 and 2024. The richness of the preliminary results enables us to formulate recommendations to the various stakeholders and validate it with the RM community itself.