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A brief journey through the impact of Impact
Early analysis of how EU review panels are making sense of Impact in the evaluation process and a brief guide on Impact for practitioners
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Impact
Chris KnightingIn this session, the presenters share their analysis of how impact is featuring in reviewer evaluations across several EU funding programme, as well as offering some practical tips on how to use impact to improve the overall chances of success when preparing funding applications.
An analysis of Horizon Europe ESRs
Decoding the Rosetta Stone: how to understand evaluation summary reports in Horizon Europe
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 1. Case Study
Topic: Proposal Development
Emma SiddallWe will present an analysis of the reviewers’ comments as they related to the Horizon Europe proposal template and evaluation criteria novelties, and also discuss indications as to whether reviewers are being well briefed on the changes that have been introduced between Horizon 2020 and HEU
An updated snapshot of the CRIS landscape
An updated snapshot of the CRIS landscape from a Research Management and Administration perspective
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Interactive Session
Topic: Research information systems (CRIS)
Dr. Jan DvořákThe current CRIS landscape is becoming increasingly complex: while it's still possible to provide a generic overview of CRIS solutions, any comprehensive CRIS landscape description will often need to be fine-tuned for a specific geographic area
Caring rather than Clearing
Caring rather than Clearing: Introducing the TU Wien Pilot Research Ethics Committee
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Open Science & Responsible Research & Innovation
Marjo RauhalaThis contribution introduces the concept of the “Pilot Research Ethics Committee” developed and tested at the TU Wien since 2019. The presentation will discuss the concept, address challenges and opportunities, experiences of reviewers and researchers, and offer some lessons learned.
EARMAimpact focus on Widening Countries
EARMAimpact meets BESTPRAC to codesign a impact support work programme that meets also Widening countries' needs
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Practical Initiatives
Topic: Impact
Emma SiddallPresentation of a codesign exercise of EARMAimpact and BESTPRAC: Perform an analysis with colleagues from universities from Widening countries on what supports they require to meet the impact needs at an institutional level. Create a EARMAimpact work plan that meets also their needs
ERAgoesGRA
Towards a Global Research - Management - Agenda: A look back from 2028
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Discussion Starter
Topic: Policy, Strategy, Evaluation and Foresight
Bruno WoeranWhat if it's 2028? A globally confident community not influenced by or tied to national boundaries and/or obligations. The goal of this session is: to imagine the new insights and new possibilities that can inspire our work and tip us toward a better future by asking: “What if?”
EU Public affairs and RMA profession
EU Public affairs help to widen and deepen the RMA profession
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Discussion Starter
Topic: Policy, Strategy, Evaluation and Foresight
Martijn GerretsenRMA is about designing and leading and managing processes, projects and/or groups. The output of these tasks can be improved when RMA experts are involved in the policymaking of f.i. the new EU framework program 2028-2034, which started in 2022.
Evaluation tool to assess the level of RSO Service
How to assess and improve the level of support offered by Research Support Offices. Lessons learnt from the ENLIGHT-RISE network.
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Organising Support Services & Team Building
Drs Geert Jan ArendsSeán McCarthy defines 5 levels of support: from basic budget-checking to high level lobbying. We used the model to make an inventory of services at the partners of the EUN ENLIGHT-RISE network. We identified best practices on all levels and exchanged experience in interactive workshops.
Even an application writing expert needs support
Even an application writing expert PI needs support
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Proposal Development
Dr. Daniel VareEven though many researchers have a black belt in research application writing and especially in the parts regarding the excellence of their scientific work. Modern funding applications highlights the need of involvement of PM already in the proposal phase
HEU Missions: Designing a strategic approach
HEU Missions: Designing a strategic participation approach to improve multidisciplinary cross-faculty participation
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Policy, Strategy, Evaluation and Foresight
Massimo BusuoliA strategy to approach HEU Missions calls have been designed and implemented at NTNU. It is based on a set of actions: from a mapping of available expertises to the co-design of the participation approaches with involved researchers. The proposed session presents the whole process and outcomes.
Is the more the merrier?
The impact of having more staff in European research support
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Operational Lessons Learned
Topic: Organising Support Services & Team Building
Jakob KuhsAt the start of Horizon Europe, the EU Team at Ghent University was expanded. After 2 years, we have evaluated the effect of this expansion on the quantity and quality of Horizon Europe proposals. We share the first outcomes of the pre-award support provided and its effect on our success.
Knowledge exchange in SSH
Stimulating knowledge exchange in Humanities and Social Sciences
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Impact
Vincent BuyensIn this session we will explain how the Research Support Team (RST) of the Group of Humanities and Social Sciences at KU Leuven encourages and supports researchers within SSH to engage in processes of knowledge exchange that are tailored to their research domain.
Lessons Learned in Collaboration with US Partners
What European institutions need to know about US government-funded research collaborations
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Operational Lessons Learned
Topic: International
Bill FerreiraThis session centers on both classic and emerging areas of compliance exposure for European institutions participating in US government-funded scientific research collaborations.
On the merits of non-competitive research funding
An assessment of the rationale and merits of non-competitive research funding
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Discussion Starter
Topic: Policy, Strategy, Evaluation and Foresight
Arne VandenbogaerdeIn reaction to the disadvantages of a competitive funding landscape, calls for providing non-competitive research funding (NCF) have emerged. This presentation sets out the key issues and rationales with regard to NCF policies and discusses its potential effects.
Professionalisation through standardization
A targeted approach towards professionalisation through standardization of concepts
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Discussion Starter
Topic: Professional Development and Recognition
Erlend AanoIn this presentation I will discuss how the lack of a common body of concepts in the discipline of research management can prove to be an obstacle for professionalisation and recognition. I will point to why this is a crucial and important task to the future skills development for research managers
Proposal Development Lifecycle
Stronger, Better, Faster! Proposal Development Framework and Tools for Research Managers
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Proposal Development
Tara MurphyIn this abstract we present our Proposal Development Lifecycle, which consists of four key stages: Exploration, Formation, Application and Finalisation. We will present the core activities per section necessary to build a high-scoring and impactful proposal.
RAAAP-3: How I Became an RMA (HIBARMA)
RAAAP-3: How I Became a Research Manager and Administrator (HIBARMA)
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Practical Initiatives
Topic: Professional Development and Recognition
Dr Simon KerridgeDrawing on the RAAAP-3 survey results, we will explore the diverse skills, training and expertise of research managers and administrators (RMAs) on an international scale, and then focus on what led us to become RMAs.
Review to learn
Real applications and reviews - new tool for proposal development
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Proposal Development
Dr. Anders WennströmHere I report on an innovative workshop on proposal writing using real applications and reviewers feedback
SCOPE: A tool for responsible research evaluations
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Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Practical Initiatives
Topic: Policy, Strategy, Evaluation and Foresight
Laura HimanenThis session will provide the participants a practical tool for conducting more responsible research evaluations in a world where the ideals for responsible research assessment are spreading, but not enough expertise, nor relevant training is yet available.
Sharing experiences on consortium building
Support for consortium building in collaborative research
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Proposal Development
Sara NelissenComposing a solid consortium and managing a collaborative proposal preparation can present a daunting task, especially to first time applicants. This presentation shares best practices of how the KU Leuven Research Support Team for Social Sciences and Humanities organizes this.
So you want a research impact officer?
Insights from Trinity College Dublin’s 2.5-year pilot in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Institute.
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Operational Lessons Learned
Topic: Organising Support Services & Team Building
Giovanna LimaAs the need to demonstrate societal impact takes hold in our research culture, HEIs and RPOs are increasingly hiring “research impact officers”. But what do they actually do? Which skills or competencies should they have? Does your organisation even need one?
Strengthening R&I cooperation between AU and EU
Strengthening the R&I cooperation between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) – the new innovation agenda and the role of research managers
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Operational Lessons Learned
Topic: International
Dr. Sara MedinaStrengthening the research and innovation (R&I) cooperation between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) needs to be a persistent driving force for both regional blocks, as it lays the foundation of consistent development.
Supporting inter- & transdisciplinary research
The role of RMAs in supporting inter- and transdisciplinary research
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Discussion Starter
Topic: Organising Support Services & Team Building
Doireann WallaceThis presentation introduces ways the RMA community can contribute to advancing institutional support for inter- and transdisciplinary research and presents preliminary results from a benchmarking survey on how RMAs at European universities are currently supporting such research.
Tackling interdisciplinarity in research support
Breaking down silos: interdisciplinarity as a strategy for research support
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Operational Lessons Learned
Topic: Impact
Tobias HermansMany researchers perceive interdisciplinarity in research projects as a challenge. Ghent University is developing a strategy to turn these hurdles into opportunities for EU funding. In this session, we will share valuable lessons learned and show the first successes our approach has yielded.
Twinning for widening & deepening RMA skills
Best practices from a France-Portugal twinning project & an opportunity to form new RMA bonds!
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Organising Support Services & Team Building
Dr Matthieu PyParticipation of Widening countries in EU programmes is still low. Programmes fostering researchers and research-performing institutions’ participation exist, however little is provided to support networks of RMAs. International networks of RMAs are needed, and one possibility is through the CSA-Twi
US Funding 101: Making it easier for everyone
Ensuring that institutional compliance meets federal and philanthropic needs through the lifetime of the grant.
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Operational Lessons Learned
Topic: International
Joey GaynorAn overview of some of the challenges we faced when taking over a US funding portfolio and how we have become more efficient in managing US applications, grant management and close out.
Unlocking the gems of wisdom in RMA
What should professional associations stand for and what we have learnt so far? Unlocking the gems of wisdom in professional associations worldwide
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Operational Lessons Learned
Topic: EARMA and professional associations
Susi PoliThe role of research management and administration has rapidly evolved over the past several decades due to a variety of factors, for example to a vibrant eco-system of the profession or to a multicultural community, even within international professional associations such as NCURA and EARMA.
(New) Skills for Research Managers
(New) Skills for Research Managers: A retrospective and prospective view
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Interactive Session
Topic: Professional Development and Recognition
Dr Mark HochmanThis session with three experienced research managers from three countries having more than 80 years collective experience will look at skills necessary for effective research management and the new skills needed to be effective in the future.
ARMA's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Journey
ARMA's EDI Journey: Delivering a more equitable, diverse and inclusive association for our members
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: 1. Case Study
Topic: EARMA and professional associations
Sapna MarwahaFollowing the establishment of our EDI Advisory Group in 2019 and publication of our EDI policy in 2020, ARMA has been on a journey to identify and remove barriers and drive more equitable outcomes in all of our activities, building a more equitable, diverse and inclusive association for our members
Bridging the Divide
Creating a one team approach as Pre- and Post-Award
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Organising Support Services & Team Building
Caroline BarbourThe speakers will share their experiences from their current and previous institutions in order to show the benefits of Pre- and Post-Award adopting a shared partnership mindset and working closely together throughout the project life cycle.
Building bridges and steering ships
Building bridges and steering ships – bespoken support to coordinators of collaborative EU proposals
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Interactive Session
Topic: Proposal Development
Mr. Torben Høøck HansenThe session will take the audience through the development and revision of dedicated support to coordinators of collaborative EU proposals. We will present the UCPH set-up, discuss methods, and dwell upon some of the intricate issues of working with collaborative EU proposals
Case studies of successful proposal development
Lessons learnt from researchers and research managers working together in successful Horizon Europe Pillar II proposals.
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Discussion Starter
Topic: Proposal Development
Michael PapapetrouA panel where research managers use case studies of successful Horizon Europe Pillar II proposals to discuss elements of the proposal development process that might have contributed to the success.
Ethics and integrity
Ethics and integrity: EARMA collaboration with the European Commission
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Policy, Strategy, Evaluation and Foresight
Borana TarajWe will reflect on the importance of ethics and research integrity for research managers and administrators in the European and global context and what EARMA is doing in this regard since 2018.
Integrity and Responsibility at R&I Centres
Promoting Integrity and Responsible Research at Universities and Research Centres: the Ethna System Project
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: 3. Good Practice
Topic: Open Science & Responsible Research & Innovation
Ramon FeenstraThe aim of the session is presenting an Ethical Governance approach adapted to research contexts at universities and research centers. This approach is linked to the European Horizon 2020 project Ethna System.
Open Door Leadership
Open Door Leadership – Best Practices for the RMA Professional
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Interactive Session
Topic: Professional Development and Recognition
Mr. Anthony VentimigliaThis oral session will utilize the foundational principles reflected in the book Leaders Open Doors by Bill Treasurer to provide Research Managers and Administrators with resources that can be utilized with their respective teams.
Out of the Closet
RMAs; the missing link in strategic research collaborations
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Interactive Session
Topic: Organising Support Services & Team Building
Dr John DonovanInternational Offices take a leading role in international collaborations. Is that the way it should be? This panel session examines the role of RMAs in these collaborations against a range of different backgrounds. Form bilaterals to multi lateral and multi-functional. How do we make them work?
Professional Development and Peer Support for UAS
A Call to Create a Transnational Research Management Support Community for Universities of Applied Sciences
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Practical Initiatives
Topic: Professional Development and Recognition
Hanna-Greta PuurtinenThe professional competences and skills necessary for RMs in UASs are often different from those in fundamental universities pursuing basic science research because of the short history of UAS research and its different mission.
Race Against the Clock: Europe / USA
Race Against the Clock: A Day In The Life of “Sophia” (Europe)” and “Alice" (USA)
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Discussion Starter
Topic: International
Aaron WolpoffWe will showcase “Sophia” – an RMA in Europe, “Alice,” her American counterpart, to broaden the understanding of the commonalities and differences between the two positions, and to create a platform for further dialog and collaboration.
Research Management Credentialling Models
Research Management Credentialling Models
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Practical Initiatives
Topic: Professional Development and Recognition
Evan RobertsThis session shares the experiences of ARMS and SRAI in developing accreditation and credentialing programs by exploring design elements, curriculum development and maintenance, and key lessons learned. We will also consider the future of both programs and opportunities for international expansion.
The Lump Sum is in limbo - How to survive this
The RMA toolbox for lump sum grants in Horizon Europe
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Operational Lessons Learned
Topic: Project Management
Mr Yoram Bar-zeevHorizon Europe expanded its use of the Lump Sum model, perceived as a more effective & simpler method of financial management. A closer look unravels critical discrepancies and issues that RMAs must be aware of. This session addresses the critical questions stemming from the lump sum model.
The reform of research assessment an overview
The European process for the reform of research assessment and its implications
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Methodological Session
Topic: Policy, Strategy, Evaluation and Foresight
Dr Miklos GyorffiPractice of research assessment is long standing issue in research management. Recently a reform process has been started with the aim to form a coalition of institutions that would act in collaboration to create a common platform to achieve reform.
The unique case of EIC Pathfinder & EIC Transition
The unique case of EIC Pathfinder & EIC Transition research grants
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Operational Lessons Learned
Topic: Proposal Development
Mr Yoram Bar-zeevEIC Pathfinder & EIC Transition are excellent grants, but they only apply to a select research audience, with very unique requirements. There are common pitfalls & challenges about these grants. We’ll provide key insights & tools for RMAs to screen applicants & help throughout the proposal process.