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Dealing with ethical misconduct in a project.
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Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables
Category: Case Study
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Post-Award)
Lisa Eckford-SoperWhen managing projects and writing reports, we often recycle material to save time. But, where do we draw the line when it comes to reusing material, even our own? Plagiarism is one of the most common forms of ethics violation. What would you do if someone in your project crosses the line?
Diversity dimensions and AI generated text
Diversity dimensions and the use of AI generated text in research proposals
Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables
Category: Other
Topic: IT Systems and tools supporting RMA now and in the future
Mathias BjörklundAI is changing the way research proposals are written. However, the use of AI does not come without challenges. We will discuss the pros and cons of using AI generated text in research proposals, focusing on diversity dimensions and biases that might arise from the use of AI generated text.
5 years Pioneering AI: our Growth Path to Boost RM
Adapting the Role of Research Managers in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Insights from a University customizing and developing in-house AI tools for Research Management since 2018
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: New Initiative
Topic: IT Systems and tools supporting RMA now and in the future
Maéva VignesResearch managers face an ever-evolving research landscape, with challenges stemming from data overload, fragmented tools, and changing researcher needs. Could the answer lie in AI? We will answer this question from the point of view of very early adopters and developers of AI tools for RM.
A match made in hAIven?
The role of AI in fostering research collaboration & grant application
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: New Initiative
Topic: IT Systems and tools supporting RMA now and in the future
Hannelore VanhaverbekeKU Leuven’s Research Office, together with ICT-services, has been experimenting with different use cases and NLP techniques to assess the potential and pitfalls of using AI to support our work, mostly making use of non-commercial software.
Broad professional and artificial
How can AI play a role in broadening and professionalising Research Management
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: New Initiative
Topic: Professional and Career Development
Erlend AanoDiscover how AI could be a tool for Research Managers, aiding them in elevating their role from supportive aid to peer partner, fostering professionalisation, and transforming the future of this vital profession.
Challenges for small RMA units
Challenges for small RMA units : Stumbling blocks and strategies for small units
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Case Study
Topic: Operations and Planning
Dr. Göran LindqvistNot all Research Offices are large units with lots of specialists. Small universities often have a Research Office with only a handful of staff, but they must still provide the same range of research support. This case-based presentation is about the hurdles they face and how to tackle them.
Co-creating impact pathways
Workshop methodology to support researchers in creating impact pathways
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Pre-Award)
Michael PapapetrouA practical example with active involvement of the audience identifying impact pathways for a specific call topic
Collaborative Research Funding Training Initiative
COLLABORATION: The key to a successful researcher funding training programme
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Collaboration and Strategic Alliances
Francesca MartiniCollaborative Funding Training for SFI Centres. Harnessing collective expertise through strategic alliances for maximum impact.
Connecting European networks for partnership
Improving international research management partnerships with low and middle-income countries (LMICs)
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: New Initiative
Topic: Collaboration and Strategic Alliances
Dr. Conor SnowdenFollowing years of funding challenges and the impact of Covid-19 on research, this conference presentation explores how we have established a UK network for those looking at improving international research management with LMICs. It will be a platform for exploring collaboration across Europe.
Democratisation of lobbying
Democratisation of Lobbying: Evolution of the Higher Education, Research, and Innovation Policy Landscape in Brussels
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 2. Theoretical
Topic: Operations and Planning
Massimo BusuoliIn the dynamic landscape of Brussels' higher education and R&I sectors, the practice of lobbying has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades following the evolution of the system. This transformation will be analysed together with the related evolution of lobbying approaches..
Empowering MSCA Research Management
Elevating Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Through Strong Research Management
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Post-Award)
Dr. Jonas KrebsIn Europe, R&I drive growth and progress. However, challenges arise, particularly in building a solid community of MSCA research and project managers. The MCAA Research Management WG will present itself: a platform for discussion and support, enriching the landscape of research management in Europe.
Getting Ready for Framework 10
How the period 2024-2028 will shape the next European Research Programme
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 2. Theoretical
Topic: Leadership
Sylvia McCarthyThis presentation provides a roadmap for the development of Framework 10 from 2024 to 2028. For RMAs, this will act as a guideline on how to monitor the progress of Framework 10.
Guiding Researchers through OA Funder Mandates
Jungle Jaunt: Guiding Researchers through the Wilds of Open Access Funder Mandates
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Open Science
Kylie CortebeeckThere is a plethora of funder OA mandates. This presentation briefly illustrates the complexity for (KU Leuven) researchers, what support we provide pre- and post-award, which different teams are involved and how we use Business Intelligence reports to render our work more efficient and effective.
Hiring dozens of EU RMA a dream come true?
Case study - the French recovery plan call for staff recruitment in European research funding offices
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Case Study
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Transversal)
Clara CoquartDozens of French universities have recruited EU RMA in the past few months, thanks to recovery plan funding specifically allocated to research support for EU projects. How will this exceptional funding impact the French research landscape and will it boost French participation in EU programmes?
How far can/should the Research Support Office go?
Practical experience at Eurac Research
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Pre-Award)
Erica LavagnoIn Eurac Research, the RSO strategy overcomes the barrier of mere administrative tasks providing a wide range of information and services based on a different penetration in the project preparation and aimed at the growth of the researchers as scientists and managers.
Joint research&innovation support services
The creation of the IRIS network in the Unite! European university Alliance
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Case Study
Topic: Collaboration and Strategic Alliances
Valentina RomanoIRIS stands for Integrated Research and Innovation Support Services. It is a pilot developed by the 9 Unite! alliance universities with the aim of creating a network of Research Support Officers providing targeted services for the alliance sustainability, for researchers and for RMAs.
Kill the Villain!
Using Storytelling in Scientific Grant Writing
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Pre-Award)
Philip HallenborgHollywood has historically been madly in love with having science as a major driver in their storytelling. This deep affection has, however, not been mutual. Conveying science through storytelling has been regarded as obscure in a world where objectivity is at the very core. Until now.
Know your coordinator
The importance of interpersonal skills and relations
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Pre-Award)
Lotta AvessonOur support to coordinators of collaborative project proposals varies substantially from coordinator to coordinator. In our presentation we will discuss the different coordinator “personas” we meet and the diverse roles we find ourselves in when supporting them.
LLM in Research Support
Leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to Revolutionize Research Support Workflows
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Case Study
Topic: IT Systems and tools supporting RMA now and in the future
PhD. Lionel JouvetSDU University's RIO is revolutionising research support by integrating Large Language Models into workflows. These AI tools streamline tasks such as summarising literature and drafting grant proposals while providing expert advice. Initial tests show improved efficiency and quality of service.
National Research Portal in Focus
Making Excellence Visible and Pooling Services: A concept study for a national research portal for Austria
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: New Initiative
Topic: Collaboration and Strategic Alliances
Madeleine HarbichNational research portals consolidate research metadata, offering information services about publications, research projects and more. This pioneering initiative involves a bottom-up consortium of research institutions and funding organisations and considers multiple target groups and stakeholders.
On fair and consistent evaluations of P2 proposals
LERU recommendations to the EC for fair and consistent evaluation of Horizon Europe collaborative proposals. What RMAs should know about evaluation procedures and instructions.
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: New Initiative
Topic: Operations and Planning
Dr Nele NivelleAfter analysing an extensive data set of evaluation summary reports for HEU Pillar 2 proposals, LERU presents its results and recommendations for the European Commission to optimize its evaluation procedure and instructions. RMAs can draw on our analysis to fine-tune their support strategies.
Onboarding new research administrators
Onboarding new research administrators: how to enable and monitor the knowledge transfer
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Case Study
Topic: Professional and Career Development
Francois SprumontWe will address knowledge transfer and onboarding of new research administrators within the Sciences Faculty at the University of Luxembourg. Approaches are tested to make our new colleagues, often directly coming from academia and with limited experience in administration, independent rapidly.
Positioning RMA in the organisation
How to position the RMA function in the organization, to increase institutional performance
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Leadership
Esben FlindtThe presentation shares good practice for becoming recognized and involved with the organisational leadership, if your RMA function does not appear in the institutional organigram, or if your leadership has a narrow-minded understanding of what an RMA function can(not) do.
Post-award project management at Ghent University
Post-award project management at the central level for Horizon Europe projects: Experiences of the Ghent University EU Project managers
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Post-Award)
Annelies De PaepeEarly 2020, Ghent University restructured its internal RMA services regarding European projects and funding. Since, the central post-award team of six “EU-projectmanagers” centralizes accumulated expertise on Horizon Europe projects. We aim to share our insights with our RMA colleagues.
Project Life Cycle Fair Data Mapping
A tool aiming at bridging the knowledge gap of the Open Science lingo and helping draft Data Management Plans!
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: New Initiative
Topic: Open Science
Katja BadanjakResearchers struggle to draft Data Management Plans. At Uni.lu we have created a tool to bridge the knowledge gap and get the work done while addressing best open science practices
Public affairs new EU framework programme affairs
Public affairs: the new EU framework programme affairs as a practical example
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Professional and Career Development
Willem WoltersExternal funds are essential for many universities. It is important to know which funds to consider and how to use them successfully. Public affairs activities can help to do so. This presentation takes the new framework programme as an example in a very practical way.
RIS Synergy: Cutting-edge Research Support
Connecting Data Once Only: A case study about digitising and standardising the Austrian research landscape
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Case Study
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Transversal)
Vanessa EratThe Austrian RIS Synergy project develops standardised IT solutions across a cross-institutional RMA landscape, aiming to decrease the project administration workload for researchers and administrators alike. This presentation provides insight into the project’s goals, approaches and best practices.
RMA Foresight Competences in the Era of AI
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Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: New Initiative
Topic: Professional and Career Development
Hanna-Greta PuurtinenArtificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing work, and the Research Management and Administration (RMA) professions do not remain untouched in this tremendous change.
RMA leading Horizon projects within alliances
When Research Managers & Administrators Lead Horizon Projects: Highs and Lows from within two European Universities Alliances
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Case Study
Topic: Collaboration and Strategic Alliances
Anne AdamsThis session shares experiences of RMA at the steering wheel of two large EU funded projects within the YUFE and EUTOPIA alliances. It shares ins and outs, highs and lows of dealing with partners and academics in the fairly new environment of university alliances, with RMA in a challenging role.
Research impact: Diverse skills and peer learning
The Importance of Peer Learning in the Evolution of the Impact Professional
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 2. Theoretical
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Transversal)
Dr Gabriella ArrigoniDiverse knowledges, soft skills and interdisciplinarity for research impact hybrid professional identities
Scale and principle: AI in research
Scale and principle: AI in research
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Case Study
Topic: Operations and Planning
Christoph FeestAI is profoundly affecting how research is done. I'll discuss how the scale of change is challenging traditional principles, from recruitment and infrastructure to access and discovery itself.
Shaping the future of responsible research
Shaping the future of responsible research and innovation: EARMA in the European landscape
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Collaboration and Strategic Alliances
Teodora KonachThe presentation of the pro-active role of EARMA, as the voice of RMAs in relevant Horizon Europe EU-funded projects, in translating responsible research and innovation principles into practice and shaping the future of responsible research and innovation culture in Europe and beyond.
Starting/Re-starting a research office
Starting or Re-Starting a Research Office : Building a culture of research and faculty engagement
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Leadership
Kris MonahanEngaging presenters will discuss leadership approaches to ensure success in starting or restarting a research office in the US and the UK. Topics include: building a research culture and engagement across the institution; developing relationships; supporting staff and reestablishing norms.
Transforming RMAs into Impact Agents
Transforming Research Managers and Administrators into Impact Agents: A Strategic Imperative for Horizon Europe Projects
Format: Oral 30 Minutes
Category: 2. Theoretical
Topic: Professional and Career Development
Harald Hasler-sheetalThis presentation will explore the evolving role of Research Managers and Administrators (RMAs) in navigating "pathways to impact from proposal to “real world impact”." We will offer actionable steps, case studies, and future training scenarios to help RMAs transform into indispensable "Impact Agent
An unexpected journey
There and Back Again. A story of Lessons Learned, Orcs, Hobbits and the Finding of My Precious
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Leadership
Dr Bryony WakefieldSharing experiences, building on lessons learned and supporting each other to succeed – it is this approach that will ensure a bright future for RMA. In this panel session, you will hear from several colleagues who have each built careers grounded in the importance of sharing knowledge.
Purpose-driven people
Purpose-driven people: creating a culture of impact
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: 2. Theoretical
Topic: Leadership
Sapna MarwahaImpact is often used as a tool to justify our existence and prove our value to external stakeholders like government bodies and funders. But it has the potential to be so much more than just a tool for research evaluation. It has the potential to connect us to our purpose and drive us forward.
The Lump Sum is in limbo-How RMAs can survive this
The RMA toolbox for lump sum grants in Horizon Europe
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Post-Award)
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, both in the pre- and post-award phases. This session addresses these critical issues.
The perfect match
Reaching high societal impact within collaborative R&D project through win-win synergy between universities and Research and Technology Organisations
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Collaboration and Strategic Alliances
Juliette FornerisThe session explores the benefits of establishing strong links between RTOs and universities. Participants will gain insight into how RMA teams from RTOs initiate innovation projects, why RTOs are appealing to industry, their ability to create societal impact, and their openness to the global market
To AI or not to AI: that is the question.
Beyond Hype: A panel discussion assessing the value of Artificiall Intelligence tools across all stages of grant proposal preparation
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Pre-Award)
Michael PapapetrouAI tools are here. They are developing fast and almost everyone is experimenting with them. Proposal writing is changing as a result. Let's discuss to identify together best practice approaches.
US Federal Funding - From Cradle to Grave
US Federal Funding - From Cradle to Grave
Format: Oral 60 Minutes
Category: Other
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Transversal)
Ellen ThompsonThis session will cover everything you need to know about US federal funding, from pre-award to post-award, covering a cradle-to-grave approach, and presented by Joey and Ellen, who have experienced all aspects, the pitfalls, and the tips for success.
Evidencing Impact: who has the magic bullet?
How can RMAs best support researchers with evidencing the economic and societal impact of their research
Format: Poster
Category: Good Practice
Topic: Research Cycle Support Services (Transversal)
Saskia WalcottThis 3interactive session will explore how RMAs can support academics with one of the most challenging aspects of the research impact lifecycle: evidence. Identifying the common challenges, the session provides examples and suggestions from the RMA 'hive mind' on methods that have worked (or not!)