INORMS Congress Madrid 2025 Submissions

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential for monitoring and improving services. They are commonly used in project management and are studied in the research and innovation field. The purpose of this round table is to discuss strategies for determining meaningful KPI for RMA services.

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Other

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Núria Parera

BESTPRAC started in 2014 as a COST Targeted Network that gathers administrative, financial and legal staff at universities and research-driven institutions who carry out different tasks to support transnational external competition based in (particular EU funded) research projects. Even though the COST funding subsided in October 2019, BESTPRAC is still active and finding alternative ways of sustaining the fantastic network of research support staff that was created.

The network serves as a platform for exchanging experiences, sharing and developing best practices, encouraging knowledge sharing, knowledge transfer and increasing efficiency in these fields. That is why active participation of its members is expected and greatly valued in the BESTPRAC community. The BESTPRAC network is open to all research support staff working at RPOs and you are free to join.

Enhancing Policy Impact and Excellence in EU-Funded Research: The Role of Research Managers

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Teodora Konach

In this session, we explore how research managers are becoming the linchpins of excellence, security, and trust in EU-funded research. Moderated by Sarah Richardson, this one-hour panel gathers top minds from key projects like CATALISI, IP4OS, and iRECS to dive into the powerful interplay between science and policy. Join us as we uncover how innovative initiatives and strategic collaborations are shaping a smarter, more sustainable European Research Area.

Innovative Trainings & Platforms for Research Excellence

Unlocking Transferable Skills & Advancing Research Ethics within Emerging Technologies

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Stefania Laneve

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RM ROADMAP

RM ROADMAP: A Community-driven Vision for the Future of Research Management

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Teodora Konach

As RM ROADMAP nears its finish line, this session will spotlight the project’s trailblazing achievements and the challenges overcome along the way. It will showcase how a community-driven approach, engaging research managers, institutions, and policymakers, has co-created consensus documents, a groundbreaking survey, and a dynamic Knowledge and Community Platform. The interactive discussion with RM ROADMAP Ambassadors promises insightful reflections on how these initiatives are shaping the future of research management across Europe—proving that great minds (and a touch of clever teamwork) really do make the dream work.

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 4. Open Science

Michelle Vincent

This poster explores how universities and technology vendors can collaborate to advance open science while balancing transparency, research integrity, and the protection of sensitive information.

Balancing-Act: Funders vs Academic Freedom

Balancing-Act: Navigating the complexities of restrictive funder requirements impacting academic freedom

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Dr. Cornelia Malherbe

Universities are faced with consequences of limitations on academic freedom in favour of a few large funders' power to provide research funding. A thorough analysis incorporating academic freedom, ethical-, legal-, cost and societal impact will be conducted to create a framework for consideration.

Beyond the Dollar/Euro

Planning for and Staffing an Efficient and Humane Research Management Office

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Megan Moore

In this session, three US-based RMA office leaders will share their experience, observations and actionable recommendations for sustainably staffing an RMA office, aligning individual worker dynamics, expertise and preferences to create a balanced RMA ecosphere.

Boosting EU Project Coordination – Best Practices

Supporting the Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing of EU Project Coordinators in Project Implementation

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Camilla Halinoja

This presentation will explore initiatives utilised to enhance the capabilities of EU project coordinators in the implementation phase. We will introduce VTT's capacity-building programme, including the EU Training Offer, Coordinators' Forum, and Tool & Template Library, with practical takeaways.

Botswana Statement

A call for action for investment in research - a tool for RMA societies to increase visibility and recognition

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Jan Andersen

The Botswana Statement is a follow up from the INORMS 2023 Study Tour to Southern Africa with colleagues from around the world formulating a statement to reflect on the need formulated by emerging research management associations in INORMS

Brave New World

Brave New World: Navigating AI in Research Management and Administration

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Rupert Lorraine

Explore how AI is reshaping research management and grant writing. This session will showcase the potential of AI tools like ChatGPT, offering practical strategies, ethical insights, and best practices to help research managers navigate the evolving AI landscape responsibly and effectively.

Bridge over choppy water

Bridge over choppy water - the value of cross-sectoral RMA experience on research, collaboration and impact

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Andreas Westermoen

Knowledge needs to get out - into a world of different mindsets, values, language and motivations. Two RMAs with long experience from research-heavy industry share their insights on how to bridge this culture gap, from consortium and concept development to strategic partnerships.

Bridging the AI Divide To A Sustainable Profession

A Three-Pillar Approach to GenAI in Research Management to Build A Future-Proof and Sustainable Profession

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Tse-Hsiang Chen

In the age of AI, research management stands at a crossroads. How can we harness the power of (Gen)AI while balancing skepticism and enthusiasm? Discover how UMC Utrecht tackled the challenge via a future-proof three-pillar approach, transforming RMAs into GenAI-savvy professionals for the future.

Building a Knowledge Exchange Culture

The Challenges of Delivering Knowledge Exchange Performance in a Rapidly Expanding Research Context

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Ms Brigid Howarth

Ensuring long term sustainability: How can knowledge exchange professionals support rapidly expanding academic departments to deliver successful cultures of business engagement underpinned by income growth?

Building and Sustaining a Centre of Excellence

Establishing, scaling, and sustaining a Centre of Excellence (CoE)

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Ms Joanna Kartasiewicz

This session provides a concise high-level guide to designing a Centre of Excellence (CoE) that addresses current challenges and has the capacity to evolve and sustain long-term success. It concludes with insights on RMA’s role in supporting and enhancing the CoE’s development.

Building better research cultures through RRA

Implementing sustainable assessment and information management practices with the INORMS SCOPE Framework

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 4. Open Science

Laura Himanen

The presentation will explore the role of responsible research assessment (RRA) in cultivating a positive research culture—one that values diversity, inclusivity, and the holistic contributions of all researchers.

Challenge driven collaborations

Empowering Europe’s Future through Youth, Open Science, and Knowledge Valorization

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Umair Najeeb Mughal

Europe faces urgent challenges, like climate change, geopolitical instability, energy crises, & digital threats. Research & innovation is a new battleground in the global economy. By fostering knowledge valorization, open science, & challenge-driven collaborations, Europe can boost resilience.

Co-designing research with sepsis survivors

Amplifying The Voices Of Australian Sepsis Survivors Through The Staphylococcus Aureus Network Adaptive Platform (SNAP) Trial: Why Co-Designing Research With Consumers Is Non-Negotiable.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Caitlin Symons

The SNAP trial shows how co-design with Staph. aureus patients can transform research, making it truly impactful and relevant. By integrating consumer voices from the start, this approach sets a new standard that all research projects should adopt for patient-centered outcomes and greater impact.

Collaborating for policy impact

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Fay Benskin

A presentation providing examples of using knowledge valorisation and collaboration with lived experience, practitioner wisdom, and research evidence to influence policy

Conflict of interest management

Conflict of interest management to ensure sustainability of University spin-out companies

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Julie Nadler-Visser

This presentation will consider a case study of a spin-out company from Stellenbosch University emanating from the doctoral research carried out by a PhD student in relation to the potential impact of climate change on the wine industry. The PhD student developed a prototype web application through

Creating a sustainable, ethical & inclusive future

Reimagining research practices to address sustainability, ethical and inclusivity concerns.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Becky Gordon

A funded project to investigate and reimagine working practices in sustainability, digital ethics and inclusion for the research community.

Creating an Online Research Lifecycle Resource

Guide to creating a sustainable resource to help researchers and RMAs to navigate the research lifecycle, from project idea through to exploitation of results, and access related supports.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Helen Burke

We will guide you through the process of how we successfully created an award-winning online sustainable resource to help researchers and RMAs to navigate the full research lifecycle, from project idea through to exploitation of results and provide advice on how you can develop your own resource.

Culturally & linguistically diverse research

Culturally and linguistically diverse research environments – a holistic approach towards research management

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Allan Teale

In an increasingly dynamic global environment, cultural and linguistic diversity forms a substantial aspect of any research community. Which has significant implications for professional research management when considering research support from a holistic lens and as an embedded practice.

Designing for Sustainability Impact with Data

Designing for Sustainability Impact with Data: Case Studies from RMIT and La Trobe universities

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Alistair Duncan

Explores the intersection of data utilisation and impact-driven research management approaches, focusing on how data can be harnessed not only for operational efficiency but to uphold integrity, inclusivity, and societal impact in research via case studies from RMIT and La Trobe Universities.

Developing a Breast Cancer Research Unit in India

The Research Administrator's Compass: Navigating impactful Breast cancer Research in a small setting from India.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Sneha Joshi

This abstract highlights how the RA at a Breast Oncology Research Centre in India, expertly juggles multiple roles in a resource-limited setting. The RA's experience offers crucial lessons on overcoming challenges and maximizing research impact, providing insights for similar contexts globally

Do We Really Need Another Committee?

Research ethics and the limits of governance

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Barry Shanahan

In the event of crisis, a typical corporate response is the imposition of increased governance mechanisms. What this discussion will consider is the efficacy of such interventions in the area of research ethics specifically, and in higher education more broadly.

Do we need (Un)Equal research partnerships?

Supporting equitable partnerships in our currently unequal global research management community

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Dr. Conor Snowden

Effective research management is crucial in delivering equitable partnerships. We will explore successful examples from LMIC partnerships with the UK of how RM practices have supported (un)equal partnership delivery to the benefit of both LMIC countries and UK.

Does narrative CV support scientific excellence?

From policy to CV- template, evaluation and excellence. The path of the narrative CV in ERC to evaluation and funding of more diverse scientific excellence

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Maria Maunula

In this session, we will explore the goals of the narrative CV and compare it to the goals and evaluation results of the European Research Council (ERC)

Driving global sustainability

Driving global sustainability through research management

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Erlend Aano

As RMAs, our role goes beyond administration—we're key partners in driving sustainability through large-scale research projects. This presentation explores how RMAs contribute to a greener, healthier world by facilitating impactful international collaborations and shaping sustainable solutions.

Driving institutional research partnerships

Cross-team working to support research relationships

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Patricia McCrory

Queen’s University Belfast, UK has been pleased to include the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA as a strategic partner for around 10 years. In early 2023, the institutions started exploring the potential to more intentionally support enhanced research collaborations between faculty.

Dual-Use: Perspectives on challenges

Challenges faced by universities to comply with the EU Dual Use Regulations

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Dr. Cornelia Malherbe

Universities face severe consequences of compliance requirements with the EU’s regulations on dual use. This study will provide insight into the perspectives of universities and provide recommendations for improved compliance strategies.

ERC Proposals: Evaluating the Success Potential

Key Elements for ERC Success and Practical Tools for Strengthening ERC Proposals

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Karin Rosenits

Securing an ERC grant requires a competitive proposal. While AI offers support in refining drafts, human expertise remains essential. This poster explores practical tools, i.e. SWOT analysis, to assess feasibility and alignment with ERC criteria, highlighting benefits, limits, and real-world impact.

ERION: Ethics and Integrity in Research Security

Discussing Ethics and Integrity in the context of Research Security

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Isidoros Karatzas

In this session, we will discuss the ethics and integrity challenges in research security.

Embracing Neurodiversity and Cultural Awareness

Making the Invisible Visible again: Embracing Neurodiversity and Cultural Awareness in the Workplace; Fostering Inclusive and Supportive Spaces

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Andreja Zulim de Swarte

Can we truly accept diversity in all its forms? How we communicate makes a huge difference in the experience. Understanding and navigating cultural differences is key in today’s international work environments. If overlooked, these aspects can lead to stress and mental health challenges at the work.

Empowering Impact-Driven Research

Lessons Learned and Approaches for Training and Mentoring in Research Impact

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Gloria Nunes Rodrigues

This presentation shares our approach to fostering a culture of research impact through tailored training and mentoring programs to research managers, early career researchers, and academics. We highlight experiences within the ENLIGHT University Alliance and the Basque Excellence Research Centres.

Empowering sustainable research partnerships

Empowering sustainable research partnerships through professionalisation

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Karin Dyason

Effective research management (RM) systems and the expertise of skilled, professional research managers and administrators (RMAs) play a vital role to ensure that partnerships are equal, effective, and deliver impactful research outcomes.

Engaging with Rankings

How to Responsibly and Sustainably Engage with University Rankings

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Erica Conte

This presentation will provide attendees with both the basic knowledge and background required to understanding the rankings, as well as explore the options on how their institution can move forward towards a more responsible and sustainable engagement with international rankings.

Establishing a Research & Training Hub in Tanzania

Establishing a research administration office in Tanzania and training program hub for sub-Saharan Africa

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Amber Steen

Leveraging existing partnerships and funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Center through the G11 funding mechanism, we aim to develop and implement a collaborative training program to support the establishment of a research administration office at a National Inf

European University Initiative and RMAs

The role of RMAs in shaping European University Initiative

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Ladislav Čoček

European University Initiative (EUI) is re-shaping the university sector in the EU, which intrinsically has an R&I dimension. The EUI TG of EARMA provides a space for RMAs to build networks, share knowledge, develop expertise to facilitate integration of R&I in and among the European Universities.

Evaluating research ecosystem using SCOPE

Can SCOPE-framework be used in evaluating multidisciplinary research ecosystems?

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Mari Riipinen

INORMS Research Evaluation Group has designed and published a SCOPE framework to ensure that evaluation is meaningful and responsible. This presentation will study how SCOPE framework was used in evaluating a multidisciplinary research ecosystem: INVEST a Finnish Flagship for research.

Exploring the EARMA Post-Award Project Management

Engaging with the EARMA Post-Award Project Management Thematic Group: Updates and Networking Opportunities

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Dr. Daniel Vare

Join us for an engaging session with the EARMA Post-Award Project Management Thematic Group; the session will give an update on what’s going on in our group, but the main focus will be on networking and workshopping together. Connect with your peers, share experiences, and discuss best practices in

External Funding for RSOs: A New Model

Unlocking the Future of Research Support Offices: A Case Study on Sustainable External Funding Mechanisms

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Harald Hasler-sheetal

Our presentation explores a novel model for sustainable funding in Research Support Offices (RSOs). Using a case study, we show how Horizon Europe projects can fund key RSO roles and infrastructure. We'll also discuss challenges and benefits, offering insights for RSO managers and RMAs.

FRAM-COP: Pioneering Sustainability in RMA Finance

FRAM-COP: Pioneering Sustainable Financial Research Administration and Management through a Collaborative Community of Practice

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Mrs Carin Niemand

The growing emphasis on sustainability within RMA necessitates the development of innovative and collaborative solutions. FRAM-CoP plays a crucial role in this ecosystem by presenting a unique opportunity to foster sustainability in RMA focusing on research financial administration and management,

Facilitating Project Success:

A Sustainable Profession in a Sustainable World: The Role of Kick-Off Meetings in Project Management

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

DANIEL KWEKU SHADOW

In the pursuit of sustainable project management, the foundation laid at the beginning of a project is crucial to its long-term success. The kick-off meeting marks a pivotal moment where stakeholders align, goals are clarified, and the momentum needed to drive the project forward is set in motion

Facilitating Transnational Research Collaborations

Bridging Borders: A Case Study on Facilitating Transnational Research Collaborations

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Jo Brooks

In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for robust international research collaboration has never been more critical to help address global challenges. Forming productive international research partnerships can be difficult. What actions can Research Managers and Administrators take?

Financial Grant Practice_Nelson Mandela University

The Standard for Good Financial Grant Practice (GPFP) for South African Universities: Implications for Recipient Institutions—The Case of Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Ms Thato Tantsi

This paper explores the implications of adopting the Standard for Good Financial Grant Practice (GPFP) in South African universities, focusing on Nelson Mandela University (NMU).

Flexible Work in the Era of the Green Transition

Future of Work: Flexible Work Arrangements and the Green Transition

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Christine Morris

Developing a policy for alternative work schedules may be a cost-effective approach to providing staff with increased flexibility and autonomy, while also reducing the carbon footprint.

Forex losses specific to EU funding

The looming challenge of forex losses specific to EU funding may threaten sustainability of research involving low- and middle-income countries

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Dr Yolande Harley

The EU has broad funding options for researchers in LMICs. However, a foreign exchange risk specific to EU funding presents a significant chance of financial losses for institutions from LMICs with volatile currencies. LMIC institutions and European collaborators must factor this on EU grants.

Foundations of Success

Foundations of Success: Navigating the Risky Waters of Private Foundation Sponsors

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Hilde Nuyts

In the evolving landscape of research funding, private foundation sponsors present both unique opportunities and challenges. This session aims to equip research administrators with the knowledge necessary to effectively manage the risks associated with private foundation funding.

From Impact Planner to Impact Supporter

From Impact Planner to Impact Supporter. A case study on the role of UAS Windesheim to support SMEs to develop their adaptability for the uptake of research projects.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

ir. Pieter Lems

This paper investigates the role of UAS Windesheim and its contribution to the growth of an innovation ecosystem, as an receptive environment for SME’s for the uptake of research outcomes. The paper discusses the potential for research support staff to foster such a context for impact.

GenAI and Research Administration

Secure Use of GenAI Chatbots in Pre and Post-award Management

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Esmatullah Jafari

GenAI tech in the IoT ecosystem allows research admins to use chatbots on various devices (i.e., phones, tablets, laptops) for work inquiries. While offering significant benefits, it also introduces security risks that need thorough examination. This presentation explores this problem in practice.

Getting Ready for Framework 10 (2025-2028)*

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Sylvia McCarthy

2025 is a critical year in the preparation of Framework 10. Stakeholders from both EU and non-EU countries can still contribute to the design of Framework 10. Insight will be given to the EU political priorities and the policy-making process as a whole.

Global Trends in Research Security

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Amanda Ferguson

Governments across the globe have establishing norms that support open, collaborative science while appropriately safeguarding research. This session will review trends across G7 and other countries and discuss actions research institutions may take to strengthen their infrastructure.

Global perspectives on research security

Global perspectives on research security: examining different approaches to policy and practice

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Sapna Marwaha

Research security has emerged as a critical concern in the increasingly interconnected world of international research collaboration. This presentation examines diverse global perspectives on safeguarding research integrity while maintaining open scientific exchange.

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Supporting equitable and collaborative partnerships with Low- and Middle-Income countries through co-design rather than coercion, an EU-Vietnam case study

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Dr Bradley McConachie

Engaging LMICs in international research consortia is crucial for addressing global challenges and fostering equitable development. This talk will investigate lessons learned at RMIT Vietnam and how leading institutions can avoid last-minute coercion of partners through co-design.

Harnessing Generative AI to Amplify Research

The pilot project at Utrecht University leverages AI to generate research biographies, illustrating the societal impact of scientific work through advanced AI-driven insights.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Manik Sethi

Recognizing the growing necessity of demonstrating research impact, Elsevier and Utrecht University are collaborating on a pilot project with the Faculty of Science, based on Elsevier’s new product stream Impact AI. This joint initiative aims to harness generative AI to improve the analysis of compl

Health Data Australia

Unlocking the potential of clinical trial data, exploring the co-design of Australia’s first national data asset to facilitate the access, sharing and reuse of health data

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 4. Open Science

Katie Ozdowska

Building Australia's first national data asset for sustainable health research presented through the Melbourne Academic Centre for Health node.

Holistic approach to research support in Faculties

Research Specialist – a holistic approach to research support in Faculties: strategic and practical support for management and researchers

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

PhD Maija Ojala-Fulwood

In this presentation we elaborate our role of Research Specialists, RMA professionals who work in the interface of researchers, Faculty management and other service functions. Our case demonstrates a need for a more holistic approach to research support and development in the faculties.

Hybrid model for research management

Paving the way towards the introduction of research managers in Hasselt University

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Sadia Vancauwenbergh

At UHasselt, we’ve introduced a hybrid model to support researchers, combining centralized programme management with decentralized, faculty-specific guidance.

Identifying Open Science Impacts

Lessons learned and tools from PathOS on identifying Open Science impacts and its limitations

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 4. Open Science

Lennart Stoy

This poster presents the results of ‘PathOS’ on the impact of open science. Besides the current evidence of academic, societal, and economic impact and re-usable concepts and tools, the project found the limits of impact measurement for Open Science, and where current knowledge gaps are.

Impact Analysis at SDU using AI

Tackling Impact Analysis Challenges at Southern Denmark University with AI

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Sean Newell

Southern Denmark University (SDU) enhances its humanities programs with Elsevier's Impact AI pilot project. By integrating publication data with AI-driven insights, SDU aims to improve qualitative analysis, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and optimize resource allocation.

Incentive-based grant support

Boosting International Grant Submissions: Insights from University of Cape Town’s HUGS Initiative

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Likho Sikutshwa

The Helping UCT Grant Seekers (HUGS) initiative was launched as part of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s strategic plan to boost international funding. This case study explores how incentive-based support programs can enhance grant submission rates and build sustainable research capacity.

Increasing Equity through Research Administration

Pathways to Improving Transnational Collaborations: Increasing Equity through Changes in University Research Administration Systems, Policies, and Templates

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Joe Novotny

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has sought to address inequities in transnational collaborations, across all aspects of international partnerships, including research administration, through key actions identified by global partners.

Institutional reporting

Restructuring institutional reporting to optimise resources

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Anna Massaneda

Institutional reporting might be a maze to navigate due to the nature of the reports required and KPIs involved. A 360ª view reporting approach was designed to streamlined the process, avoid repetitive and manual actions and optimise resources

Internal Controls on Awards Lifecycle

The Role of Research Management Administrators ( RMA’S) In ensuring Effective Internal Controls in Awards Lifecycle

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Neo Joel

This paper will use the case study of Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) to showcase the controls that we have put in place in each stage of the award lifecycle and how the controls have been helpful in managing the award lifecycle.

Keeping RMA happy in their jobs

Increasing job fulfillment by connecting one's personal and professional identities

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Lucy Kerstens

The RMA profession is here to stay. But how do we keep RMA professionals happy in their ever evolving jobs? What does it take to be a RMA professional, how do RMAs value their contributions, and how do RMAs manage to keep deployable and resilient in a highly demanding and volatile environment?

Knowldege valorisation - widerAdvance Facility

The widerAdvance Facility - new service for dissemination & exploitation of research results of widening projects

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Katarzyna Walczyk-Matuszyk

The widerAdvance Facility, funded by Horizon Europe, supports valorisation from Widening countries. It complements EC tools like Horizon Results Booster or IPR Helpdesk, enriching learning for researchers, RMAs, and tech transfer specialists by providing structured support for research outcomes.

Leading through Change

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Kris Monahan

When starting, restarting, or restructuring a research management office, change is inevitable. This session will provide thoughts, reflections, and strategies for leading through change from speakers who have started and/or restructured a research management office in the US and UK.

Leading with impact in global health

ISGlobal's actions to strengthen our research impact culture to close health equity gaps

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Nabila Mella

Research impact, or research-driven societal change, is increasingly being prioritised by research funders and evaluators around the world. ISGlobal, with its inherent focus on knowledge generation, transfer and translation, is working to consolidate its role as a research impact leader.

Let’s Get Practical

Citizen Science, RMA & Societal impact

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Lone Ladegaard Laursen

The demand of societal impact represents new challenges for universities and their underlying support infrastructures. This requires dialogue between researchers, stakeholders, and RMA already pre-award. We present a three-step model for identifying partners and outlining their potential roles.

Leveraging branch campuses and on-campus centers

Leveraging international branch campuses and on-campus research centers to spur transcontinental research collaborations

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Sofia DAmbrosio

This presentation will explore how RMAs can leverage different models of the internationalization of research to transcontinental research partnerships, including international branch campuses and on-campus research centers.

MSCA-COFUND: Do's and Don'ts

Maximize your chances of success while developing an implementable proposal: linking pre and postaward.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Pauline Rasera

Writing and navigating the MSCA COFUND-specific requirements can be challenging and in many occasions result in a project that is difficult to implement in practice. We will be providing tips to write winning proposals and at the same time make them fully implementable.

Maintaining Your Research Edge

Collaborating to build a sustainable research technology ecosystem

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Nina Gray

Learn how a research-intensive university creates and participates in cross-institutional and cross-departmental collaborations to address the changing demands for research technology and strategies to attain funding for technologies to support university research.

Managing Innovation in Innovation Management

A Case Study in Optimising Research Support Offices in the Digital and GenAI Era

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Dr Luke John Murphy

There are many tools to support RMA work, but how can we decide when to overhaul our workflows, automate processes, or use genAI? At DTI we’ve developed systems for these decisions, so join us for an exchange about how RMAs can evaluate and implement process innovations to make the most of our time.

Managing U.S. federal funding

Successfully managing the life cycle of an NIH research grant – a combined Administrator / PI perspective

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Ms. Elizabeth Olmsted

Two grant administrators working at U.S. public academic research institutions were awarded a National Institutes of Health research administration capacity building award. They provide insight on how best to manage the life cycle of an NIH and other U.S. federally sponsored awards.

Mastering Leadership: The Human Side

Mastering Leadership in Research Management: Unlocking the Power of Soft Skills, Communication, and People-Centered Success

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Eva Bjorndal

As research expands across disciplines and borders, managers must navigate complex regulations while mastering the toughest challenge: the human side of leadership. Soft skills like communication, empathy, and team-building are vital. This session offers strategies to help you succeed as a leader.

Maximizing Impact: Strategies for Exploitation

Maximizing Impact and Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Horizon Europe Project: tips and techniques for a successful Exploitation Strategy

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Dr. Denis Guilhot

The exploitation of the results of a project guarantees the return on investment of the funding provided by the Commission and states the commercial, societal, political or knowledge-based value and impact of the activities. We will discuss tips and techniques for a successful exploitation strategy.

Mission Possible for Challenge-led Research

Mission Possible: A framework for catalysing mission-oriented research in universities

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Lucy Donaldson

This presentation introduces a 7-element Framework for universities to drive mission-oriented research. It will share lessons learned from 12 case studies of major research initiatives led by Monash University spanning 15 years, 40+ partner institutions and $1b of research investment.

MyResearch - Service for research compliance

Building better RMA through digital transformation at the University of Helsinki

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Aura Kivilaakso

The University of Helsinki is developing ‘MyResearch’, a digital platform to streamline compliance documentation and ethical review processes for research projects. By centralizing document management, it reduces the manual workload for researchers and RMAs, while promoting responsible research.

Navigating Complexity in Global Clinical Trials

Lessons from Managing the DRTB-HDT Study - A case study

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Anne Jacobs

Managing a global clinical trial like the DRTB-HDT study—spanning 4 continents and 10 partner institutions—brings both opportunities and complex challenges. This case study dives into the practical realities of steering a project, all while managing diverse teams, a change in coordinator and more.

Networking of Networks

How to establish informal yet sustainable national RMA networks, maintain them for decades and collaborate with others across borders – best practice examples from Germany and Austria

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Doris Bach

The German BAK and Austrian AURAM are grassroot RMA networks without funding, based on the dedication of members, who benefit from sharing experiences and mutual peer support. Both are respected in their science policy ecosystems and collaborate transnationally on practical and strategic RMA issues.

Not Everything that Counts can be Counted!

Assessing the quality and impact of a research management office (RMO)

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Maryke Hunter-Husselmann

Measurement and improvement of the quality of an RMO’s services are required to justify the institutional investment needed to sustain it. But how can the impact and effectiveness of RMOs be fairly assessed? What can and should be counted, and what really counts in terms of quality assessment?

One Year Teaching Generative AI

Feedback on a Year Teaching Generative AI: Continuous Learning, Group Collaboration, and the Importance of Open Source

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

PhD. Lionel Jouvet

This presentation shares insights from a year of teaching AI to European research supporters, highlighting the effectiveness of continuous learning, group collaboration, and the benefits of open-source and locally run Large Language Models (LLMs).

Open Science as a Global Initiative

Building Consensus and Managing Difference for Open Science as a Global Movement

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 4. Open Science

Lindsay Dowling

This panel will bring together a diverse group of experts to explore the practical realities of implementing open science, focusing on advancements, ongoing challenges, and the experiences of RMAs across different continents, political cultures and jurisdictions.

Optimizing the Process of Grant Application

Optimizing the Process of Grant Application: Early RMA Involvement and AI-Driven Approaches for Sustainable Grant Success

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Eline van der Steen

Last-minute proposals lead to inefficiency and wasted resources. Our Pre-Award Road Map ensures early RMA involvement, better management, while AI integration targets the best funding opportunities for a more sustainable and strategic approach.

Overcoming Challenges in Large-Scale Research

From Concept to Reality: Overcoming Challenges in Large-Scale Research Projects with Strategic Innovation

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Dr Phillip Marzella

Case Study 1. Issues and Challenges: Large-scale research projects at a midsized university faced significant hurdles, including resource constraints, competing priorities, and the need for sustained innovation.

Pathways to Enabling Open Science Adoption

Pathways to Enabling Open Science Adoption in Research and Innovation

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 4. Open Science

Emma Leahy

For over two decades the European research community and RMAs have sought to embed open science in our HEIs and funding agencies. Despite progress, significant challenges remain to adoption. We discuss some antecedents to the successful adoption of open science.

Power of Storytelling

The Power of Storytelling: Amplifying the Societal Impact of Research

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Dr. Kay Tindle

Storytelling is a timeless and powerful tool that can transform complex research into compelling narratives, making it accessible and impactful. Bridging the gap between academia and the public, stories convey the significance of research findings, foster public engagement, and inspire action.

Pre and Post Award RMA Cooperation

Closing the loop: Pre and Post Award RMA Cooperation in AMBER

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Alwynne McGeever

AMBER has a track record in supporting HEU proposals. Until now there has been no post-award support to researchers. A new initiative has incorporated a project manager to support multiple HEU coordinators. We will explore how this has led to better support structures across the project life cycle.

Pre-Award training programme for UAS sector

Developing a pre-award training program for European UAS staff for more successful EU funded research

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Kaisa Adair

Introduction of the ICER-Pro training program, which is being developed in ENCARE (Erasmus+) project: The needs analysis results, learning strands, training program structure, possibilities for RMAs and researchers to participate in the program and Universities of Applied Sciences as a unique group

Professional roles and knowledge for RMA future

Foreseeing and developing professional roles and knowledges for the research management services of the future

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Susi Poli

This study maps the evolution of some very innovative roles in RMA, which are quite unique in that they are located at the intersection of professional and academic domains whose tasks and responsibilities often overlap.

Professionalising Research Support Offices: tools

Professionalising research support – Presenting frameworks for change and hands-on best practices directly applicable to your organisation’s research support office!

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Veronica Chesi

“Focused efforts at Copenhagen Business School in Denmark and Wits University in South Africa have significantly improved operations, work environment, and success rates. Customised professional development tools that facilitated these improvements will be showcased during the session.

Professionalizing Applied Research

Professionalizing Applied Research: A Practical Solution for Managing Projects and Upholding Research Quality

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

MA (Hons) Thierry Verburgh

Applied research, still in its early stages, is gaining importance in solving real-world challenges. This presentation addresses the need for professionalization, offering a roadmap to guide researchers through project management and quality standards in navigating complex research processes.

Promoting the impact of research

Promoting the impact of research: a training to enhance skills and competences of impact managers

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Valentina Romano

Researchers often lack the necessary skills to plan and measure the impact of their research. To face it a training course provide research managers and technology transfer manager with skills and knowledge about how to help estimate and quantify the impact of research activities.

RAPIDS: Charting the Course for Research Managemen

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

José Santos

The RAPIDS project, funded by NCURA, aims to develop a Professional Identity Scale for research managers and administrators globally. This presentation will explore the significance of the project and its potential to reshape the landscape of the profession.

RIMS Usage in Southern Africa

Analysis of the Usage of Research Information Management Systems in Southern African Higher Education and Research Institutions

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Prof Mattia Vaccari

The integration of Research Information Management Systems (RIMS) in higher education and research institutions has become pivotal for enhancing research productivity, collaboration, and data management. This study investigates the adoption, utilization, and impact of RIMS across Southern Africa.

RM Success Stories

Success stories from all over Europe showcase the diversity of approaches and impact of Research Management

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Giulia Carpineti

As part of the ERA 17 Policy Action, a collection of success stories of research managers across Europe was launched aimed at spearheading an awareness-raising campaign to highlight the impact of Research Management to the R&I ecosystem on a European scale. All stories will be made available.

RMA's Role in Future Proofing Institutions for AI

RMA Professionals Empowering the Future: Building GenAI Readiness at Your Institution

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Ayla Kruis

This presentation explores how RMA can play a crucial role in driving GenAI integration through bottom-up policy-making, training, and community building. Discover what you can do to ensure resilience and sustainability of the RMA profession and institutional preparedness for responsible innovation.

RMS on steroids

RMS on steroids – A look at Smart contract management and Large Language Models in next-generation Research Management Systems

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Dr Taariq GH Surtee

Smart contracts, Large Language (LLM) and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) models used together offer a sustainable IT systems approach to effective research management.

RSOBOOST Project: Transforming Research Management

Impact of the SARIMA_GATES RSOBOOST Project on Research Management Practice at Nelson Mandela University

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Dr Palesa Natasha Mothapo

Nelson Mandela University’s Research Support Office joined the SARIMA-GATES RSOBOOST project to enhance grant management and visibility. By implementing SOPs and profiling researchers, RSOBOOST strengthened NMU’s research profile and attracted funding.

Recognition as a Means Towards Better RMA Services

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Heikki J. Koskinen

Taking a closer research-based look at some aspects of the notion of recognition (mentioned in Action 17 of the ERA Policy Agenda) can give us new tools for creating both better RMA services and social sustainability.

Regional Innovation: The 4th Gen University Model

Towards the 4th Generation University: A Case Study on the Technical University of Eindhoven’s Strategic Role in Regional Innovation and Knowledge Valorization

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

PhD Claudio Colaiacomo

This presentation explores how universities adopting the 4th Generation University model are leveraging early-stage collaborations and strategic partnerships to foster innovation ecosystems and drive societal impact at local and global levels.

Research Compliance and Integrity (RCI) Document

Processes and Product of the Research Compliance and Integrity (RCI) Document for the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Akindele Abiodun Tunde

Maintaining research compliance is essential for ensuring integrity. This paper outlines the creation of a Research Compliance and Integrity (RCI) toolkit at the University of Ibadan, designed to guide researchers and auditors. The toolkit addresses gaps in existing practices, promoting adherence to

Research Impact – an unexpected journey

A decade of research impact at University of Limerick, Ireland

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Christine Brennan

Since 2014, University of Limerick (UL) has been growing its research impact programme to become a cornerstone of organisational strategy and identity.

Research Managers as Stewards of Trust

The Role of Research Managers as Stewards of Trust in the Ecosystem of Trust in Science

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Lisa Häberlein

In the evolving research landscape, trust in science is co-governed by diverse stakeholders, with RMs playing a pivotal role. This presentation, based on VERITY findings, highlights RMs as proactive co-creators of research excellence and innovation, aligned with RRI goals, fostering trust in science

Research Officers' Growing Role in Horizon Europe

Fostering Global Research Alliances: Strategies for Connecting International Researchers under Horizon Europe

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Erika Fiset

The recent inclusion of countries in Horizon Europe has unlocked new collaboration opportunities. However, limited knowledge of EU funding schemes poses challenges. At Ghent University, we foster global partnerships by supporting researchers and offering guidance throughout the collaboration process

Research Offices - a driver for cultural change

NoneHow RMAs can lead cultural changes in Ethics and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Dr Victoria Wright

I present the UKRI-STFC Research and Researcher Development Programme (RRD) which is driving both cultural and practical changes to improve research culture, encourage internal and external collaboration and provides a framework to support the development of researchers in National Laboratories.

Research Security under US Government Awards

The US Perspective on Research Security Programs

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Bill Ferreira

This session focuses on the US government’s research security expectations, which drive research institutions to recognize the altered global landscape and fulfill their responsibilities as the first line of defense against improper or illicit activity.

Research Security: Promoting Cultural Change

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Joe Timlin

This case study session responds to the recent European Council Recommendation on Research Security and comparative measures in the USA, Canada, UK and Australia, focusing on Loughborough University’s approach to implementing research security measures and promoting cultural change in the UK.

Research Support with a face (better resubmission)

How to organise the best and most complete Research Support

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Paul Merkus

The Eindhoven University of Technology is enhancing its Research Support to meet the ever more complex demands of research funding programs. This involves optimizing the entire research life cycle, and fostering a supportive community of professionals, the Research Support Network (RSN) community.

Research security services and communities

Joint efforts in UK, Denmark and Finland

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Johanna Krappe

Research security is a matter of widespread concern – for both the big and the small RDI actors. We give examples on shared challenges but also best practices such as training, resources, materials and risk management.

Responsible AI Use in Collaborative Research

Fostering Synergy and Shared Accountability through the Africa Charter for Transformative Research Collaborations

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Dr Retha Visagie

The presentation will focus on how the Africa Charter for Transformative Research Collaborations can be used as a framework to strengthen equity, inclusivity and ethical practices concerning collaborators’ use of AI in research.

Responsible Research Impact

Responsible Research Impact: Towards an Ethics for Making a Difference

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Dr Louise Rutt

As the quest for demonstrable research impact grows, the need for robust ethics is coming to the fore. This session outlines the essential elements of an ethical approach to research impact and proposes a framework, drawing on a broad review of existing literature and participatory workshops.

Scaling research impact

Scaling impact for international, interdisciplinary research initiatives

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Lucy Donaldson

The Monash University Incubator funds 17 interdisciplinary research teams to tackle global challenges. Teams partnered with 70 external community, industry and philanthropic organisations across 19 countries. Sharing lessons learned on collaboration activities, funding pipelines, and scaling impact.

Scaling your Research Admin. for the Future

What can we learn from U.S.-based research institutions to develop a plan to support a growing and complex research environment

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Sonia Singh

Sonia Singh, Managing Director at Huron Consulting, specializes in transforming research operations. This session explores strategies for scaling research administration, focusing on pre- and post-award processes, resource allocation, and the use of AI, to drive innovation.

Service Charters: Reflection and Transparency

Designing a Charter of Services: A Journey of Self-Reflection and Transparency

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Nuria Claver

In 2023, our office embarked on the journey of designing a Charter of Services. Beyond the final outcome, this process has been a profound journey of self-reflection, which is also an exercise in transparency aligned with the principles of Open Science.

Shaping Research Management: The Impact Of AI

Navigating the Future: The role of AI in shaping the management and administration of research

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Linda Mtwisha

As AI rapidly advances, it profoundly impacts research management by changing how research is conducted, funded, and overseen. This discussion will explore AI’s role in enhancing efficiency, shaping practices, and influencing strategic decisions in research institutions.

Silence & Governing Law

The Grey Area of Remaining Silent on Governing Law

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Jeffrey Warner

In the nuanced realm of international research partnerships, particularly between U.S. and European institutions, one of the most complex issues is deciding on the governing law for agreements. We will explore this challenge, highlighting fundamental differences internationally through case studies.

Small RMA units and their challenges

How handle competence challenges in a small-sized RMA unit

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Dr. Göran Lindqvist

Not all Research Offices are large teams filled with specialists. At smaller universities, the Research Office often consists of just a few staff members. Yet, they are still expected to provide a full spectrum of research support. This case-based presentation explores their unique challenges.

Small RMA-teams have to be smart

Enhancing international research funding for Universities of Applied Sciences

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

rein haudenhuyse

Come to our session if you work in an understaffed and overworked RMA-team and have the wild ambition of empowering researchers to obtain international research funding.

Strategic Solutions for Research Administration:

Enhancing RA in Insular and Remote Areas

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Dr. Camille Coley

Solutions for the research support challenges facing remote and insular universities for enabling research and broadening participation.

Supporting open science at Ghent University

Insights from developing a peer-reviewed international academic journal

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 4. Open Science

Arne Vandenbogaerde

The shift to open science is inevitable, but academic publishing lags behind. Barriers like slow review processes or limited access hinder the dissemination of research. Universities and libraries must therefore rethink how to support responsible, equitable, and sustainable research.

Sustainability by design

A new method for research and innovation project development and selection

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

José Santos

Prioritizing sustainability in R&I funding and performance still poses significant challenges. A new method is proposed to enhance project selection. Its effectiveness is demonstrated through a case study.

Sustainability in the use of university rankings

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Tomi Määttä

We present a sustainable approach towards using university rankings for developmental purposes, drawing from experience from a new initiative based on multiprofessional collaboration at the largest university in Finland, the University of Helsinki.

Sustainability on Campus and Rankings

Advancing a Socially and Environmentally Responsible Agenda by the University Administration

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Efrain Ochoa

Universities, usually focused on teaching and research, are now also recognized for community engagement and sustainability. Impact rankings assess their environmental and social policies. This presentation shows how universities promote sustainability and how rankings shape policies and practices.

Sustainable Success in RMA

Sustainable Success: Putting the Horse Before the Cart for Research Growth

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Chris Dolan

Subtitle: Developing and implementing sustainable strategies for research growth at the University of Manchester

Sustainable and efficient methods for Post-Award

Sustainable and efficient methods for Post-Award project monitoring

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Jessica Baralt

In this presentation we are eager to share our journey and experiences of the development of the tools like Power BI and Power Query that have allowed us to achieve more efficient project management, with the hope that others can benefit from our advancements.

Test: Boosting Research Impact through Industry

Enhancing Knowledge Valorisation through Industry Collaboration and Impact Tracking

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Terezia Minarikova

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The Impact Labs Interdisciplinary Model

Transformative collaboration: The Impact Labs Interdisciplinary Model

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Sharon Aburn

To enable the rapid mobilisation of transdisciplinary research addressing global challenges such as climate change, clean energy, thriving communities and geopolitical security, the Impact Labs platform model was launched by Monash University Australia’s Business School.

The Impact Pipeline

Motivating Researchers and Enhancing Societal Impact

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Tim van Veen

Motivating researchers to prioritize societal impact remains a challenge in this academic environment. At the University Medical Centre Groningen, the Impact Team addresses this challenge by developing a pipeline, tracking research projects from consortium-building to societal impact.

The Key Role of Open-Source and Locally Run LLM

How Open-Source and Locally Run LLMs are Key: Ensuring Independence, Security, and Tailored Solutions

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

PhD. Lionel Jouvet

This presentation explores the importance of open-source and locally run Large Language Models (LLMs) for European universities, emphasizing independence from commercial offers, data safety, and tailored solutions.

The Process of Founding Spin-offs

The Process of Founding Spin-offs at Research Organisations: Challenges and Key Support Structures

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Emma van Holthe tot Echten

This presentation will address the hurdles faced during this process, particularly the challenges scientists encounter in transitioning from their expertise to entrepreneurial roles.

The Support Hub

Enabling the Successful Management of Internationally Funded Research Projects at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health through interactive guidance

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Patrycja Sollund

The Support Hub offers an innovative online one-stop-shop of illustrated, interactive roadmaps that guide its users throughout the various project phases through the provision of tried-and-tested tools, templates, and best practices.

The anatomy of an actual fraud response

Reconstruction of a fraud case to unravel its mysteries and dissect it step by step.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Merel-Marlijn Sondervan

Fraud has been committed. Join our session to unravel the mysteries which have led to this crime scene. A timeline of shocking and less shocking events unfolds in front of your eyes. We might cross boundaries. What did we do? Where does reasonable doubt stop? Where would YOU draw the line?

The striking impact of Research Managers in Spain

A public policy that boosted the participation of Spain in the most important European R&I Programme

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Roberto Martínez

Can a country enhance its international positioning in R&I programs through research management? The answer is yes, as demonstrated by Spain through the ambitious strategy initiated in 2007 to professionalize international research management teams.

Thrown off the deep end: Reflections of ECRMs

Thrown off the deep end: Reflections of early career research managers within an Irish context

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Oluwasegun Seriki

Early career researchers managers (ECRMs) face numerous challenges in their career paths, some of which include job instability, role ambiguity, limited career development opportunities, and lack of mentoring among others. This study examines the perspective of Irish RMAs from a diverse background

Training of AI to improve research proposals

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Dr. Anders Wennström

We trained an AI application to improve research proposals, based on real proposals, review statements, and our own expertise. Providing a structured review and detailed suggestions to improve a proposal, it allows RMAs to quickly provide many researchers with quality feedback.

Transforming Research Administration with Practica

Transforming Research Administration with Practical Artificial Intelligence Applications

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Clay Arnett

How AI is Currently Enhancing Everyday Tasks in Research Administration and Its Future Potential

Transforming Research Culture Through Open Science

Transforming the Research Culture in Malaysia through Open Science Implementation

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 4. Open Science

Professor Shaliza Ibrahim

Multipronged approach in ensuring the success of Open Science implementation and transforming the research culture

Transforming Research Funding

Insights from Ghent University's Non-Competitive Funding Model

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Arne Vandenbogaerde

To address issues with competitive funding, Ghent University introduced a non-competitive research funding model ("basic research funding"). This presentation will outline the scheme, discuss challenges in its preparation and implementation, and analyze how researchers are utilizing the funding.

Transforming research culture for sustainability.

Transforming research culture for a sustainable university.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Ms Catriona Gold

Lancaster University project to investigate and move toward more sustainable research practices.

Transnational Research Management Partnership

Strengthening Institutional Health Research Management Capacities: A Transnational Partnership between West Africa and Switzerland

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Michael Käser

As medical and public health research is an international endeavour, research management requires a coordinated interplay by global partners to be sustainable. We give insight in our tri-national and -lingual consortium that aims at institutional strengthening in a mutual and transferrable approach.

Turning research management into a team sport

Euroleague of RMAs: Turning research management into a team sport

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Caroline Grabbe

The ELLS network Research Support Office team joins forces across 8 countries to inspire young researchers, share best practices and enhance our RMA skills. At INORMS, we aim to inspire you to engage in transnational collaboration to empower RMAs and create sustainable research support environments.

US Federal Compliance: Are You Prepared?

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Dr Joey Gaynor

US Federal Funding compliance is a complex, bureaucratic, and is risk-averse landscape. In ‘foreign organizations’, conformity with these regulations is often patchy and under-resourced. This session will offer practical advice on how to prepare your institution for hosting US Federal awards.

University-led Grand Challenge programmes

Accelerating university impact through challenge-led, interdisciplinary research programmes

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Dr Maria McPhillips

Lessons from developing, delivering and scaling pan-institutional strategic programmes addressing Grand Challenges

Using AI Responsibly in Research Impact

Benefits of using AI Responsibly to Create, Capture, and Communicate Research Impact

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Tamika Heiden

This presentation explores the responsible integration of AI in research management, focusing on creating, capturing, and communicating research impact. It addresses ethical challenges and provides a framework for using AI to enhance impact while ensuring sustainability, transparency, and equity

Using Research Information for Research Impact

Utilizing Research Outputs and Outcomes to Develop a Research Impact Strategy at Nelson Mandela University

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Elizabeth Maqhubu

This presentation explores Nelson Mandela University's research impact strategy to enhance its profile, attract funding, and position it as a leader in societal challenges. Leveraging research outputs and knowledge valorisation showcases its value, making it an attractive partner for funders.

Using data for strategic Decision Making

Leveraging Data for Institutional Strategies: from reports to decision making

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Sarah Iqbal

Combining information available in external databases like SciVal and Dimensions with institutional data can generate new insights, foster collaboration and add another avenue for research managers to contribute to institutional strategy. At the George, we are exploring the value of this initiative

Valuing societal impact in a civic university

Valuing societal impact in a civic university: towards a tailored model

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Lieve Weytjens

We explore how a university can transition from being primarily an academic institution to becoming a proactive societal actor, using participatory design as framework (mapping, commoning, envisioning, institutioning). Insights are shared from an ongoing organizational process in a Belgian case.

WHAT MAKES COLLABORATIONS TO WORK:

WHAT MAKES COLLABORATIONS TO WORK: THE STORY OF WANETAM

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Elizabeth Batchilly

WANETAM network has design and implemented capacity building programmes such as fellowships, short-term trainings and exchange programmes, strengthened clinical research capacity and governance structures, data management systems, quality assurance and accreditation for laboratories across 25 sites.

We did it our way! Co-designed organisation change

Visualising and embedding co-designed Team organisational change for functional sustainability and excellence.

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Tania Tambiah

Organisational change is often approached with trepidation by those who are leading it and those who are affected by it. By adopting a proactive mindset and fostering an empowering environment, such change can provide an opportunity for growth, sustainability, improvement, stability and innovation.

When the Auditor Rings Twice!

First and Second Level Audits in Horizon Europe

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Martin Baumgartner

This session will provide an in-depth examination of first and second level audits within the Horizon Europe framework, focusing on the Indicative Audit Programme and legal obligations that beneficiaries must adhere to. A comparison of the Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 audit rules is provided.

You have to relate to translate

Developing a meaningful Research Engagement Framework at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Dr Faith Welch

University of Auckland is committed to fostering relevant, purposeful, impactful research for our communities. This presentation explores the development of a Research Engagement Framework that supports our researchers and the communities we serve, with a focus on Māori and Pacific engagement.

“Bullshit Jobs” in RMA

“Bullshit Jobs” in Research Management & Administration: A threat to the social sustainability of the RMA-profession?

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

rein haudenhuyse

In this presentation, I will apply Graeber's concept "Bullshit Jobs" to the work of research managers and administrators. I will contend that we need to be wary of bullshit tasks in the RMA-profession and develop strategies to stop their proliferation.

A Comprehensive Approach to Research Compliance

A Comprehensive Approach to Research Compliance at the University of Trento

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Francesca Tomasi

Unitrento is increasingly attentive to the responsible conduct of research, compliant. The Research Support is contributing to implement a new sustainable framework to face the dual challenges of raising PIs awareness on responsible research conduct and of strengthening the research compliance

A Decision-Making Guide for using GenAI in RMA

A Decision-Making Guide for Assessing Risks of Private Generative AI Models in Research Management

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Monica Lechea

The poster will proposes guidance to aid decision-making, to evaluate and mitigate the risks associated with the use of private generative AI models in research development.

A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION SUPPORTING SDG 11

CONTRIBUTING WITH RESEARCH ACTIVITIES POSITIVELY TO SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Henna Kemppainen

This poster explores how higher education institutions can advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities. It also highlights the role of research management activities (RMAs) in supporting these objectives.

A Research Institute’s journey towards EDI

A Research Institute’s journey towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) through its Research Support Office

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Patricia López Alegre

Trying to cover the myriad of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) issues associated with the day-to-day life of an international research institute can be overwhelming, especially if the administration and management staff of the institute is limited by size.

A Scientific Lake to Democratise Knowledge

The OpenAIRE Graph and SciLake's Ecosystem Solution

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 4. Open Science

Stefania Amodeo

We present the OpenAIRE Graph and the SciLake Ecoystem as innovative tools for contextualizing and linking information and offering a holistic view of the research landscape.

AI Shows Potential in Funding Search Enhancement

Leveraging AI for Enhanced Funding Search: Streamlining at the University for Continuing Education Krems Through Proactive Profile and Keyword Generation

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Grant Acquisition

The University for Continuing Education Krems is enhancing its funding search process using AI. By generating research profiles and keywords, the initiative aims to streamline proposal development, ultimately boosting success rates and supporting the university's diverse research disciplines.

AI-Powered Efficiency in Research Management

AI-Driven Efficiency to Optimize the Daily Operations of a Research Management Office

Format: Poster

Category: Other

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Surender Mohan

AI offers powerful tools for research managers. This abstract explores how AI predicts emerging trends, aligns research portfolios with future funding, streamlines grant processes, and enhances proposal development, improving research institutions' efficiency and competitiveness.

AI: First-aid kit on the journey of a fresh RMA

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Format: Poster

Category: Other

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Ms. Nathy Dakrong

AI-powered tools in training fresh grants person in LMICs context. Pop-up poster with informative notes about AI’s use, adapted in LMICs context, where training resources for RMA is limited.

Anonymization: the future is unbiased

Blind evaluation as an effective tool in creating equal opportunities?

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Markéta Iffland

The European Commission is conducting a "blind evaluation” pilot. The purpose is to remove any actual or potential bias against the gender of the applicants as well as their country of origin. How did we experience the blind evaluation in the Physics for Future MSCA COFUND programme?

Are we sustainable?

Are we sustainable?: Analysis of employment trend in Asia based on RAAAP survey data

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Noriko Suzuki

This paper explores “job sustainability” by focusing on the employment type of RMA from regional perspective. Analysis using the RAAAP surveys suggest that regional differences in the employment type have existed. It also indicates that RMA may not yet be a sustainable profession in Asian region.

Best Practices in Project Financial Audits (def)

Financial Integrity and Donor Confidence at ISGlobal through Robust Audit Practices

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Elena Esteban

Best Practices when preparing the Project Financial Audits

Beyond Transdisciplinary Research Challenges:

Designing a Model for Impactful Collaboration

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Dr Changu C. Batisani

Starting a transdisciplinary research collaboration is often a complex exercise as one has to think beyond discipline specific, cultural and field specific boundaries. To support the establishment of such collaborations, research managers need to be aware of varying contexts of team members.

Bridging the KPI Gap in Pre-Award Offices

Design of a strategic KPI guideline for measuring Pre-Award offices performance

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Filipa Carvalho

In research management, Pre-Award (PA) offices play a key role in securing funding and ensuring compliance. The lack of standardized KPIs creates challenges in performance assessment. We propose guidelines for implementing KPIs tailored to PA, promoting accountability and improving success rates.

Capacity building in research in LMICs

An evaluation of the Global Health Support PhD programme at UMC Utrecht from 2011-2023

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 9. Responsibility, Ethics, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research and Innovation

Nikki Giron

Through its own split-site PhD programme, the University Medical Centre Utrecht provides aspiring researchers from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) the opportunity to conduct research in their home country and obtain a PhD at Utrecht University–with lasting impact for research on both sides.

Challenges in cross-border secondments

Challenges in cross-border secondments: The impact of national legislation on talent mobility in the European Research Area

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Bruna Pausic

The ERA Shuttle project, part of the ERA Talents initiative, aims to facilitate cross-border mobility of researchers. However, misalignments in national laws, especially regarding school enrollment and salary adjustments, create barriers for researchers with families during secondments.

CoARA ExPECT

Exchange & Promote Evaluation Criteria Changes Together

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 4. Open Science

Miki Kallio

CoARA ExPECT is a joint project of the Ruhr University Bochum, Tampere University and University of Oulu, the purpose of which is to promote CoARA’s vision of reforming research assessment.

Compliance and Due diligence in U.S. and UK grants

The eternal challenge for Grants Office Administrators

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Isabelle Spada

SAM, FCOI, Research Misconduct, Policy Guidance for Foreign Subaward, Other support... Familiar with these? Of course you are! If not, get ready for the ride of your life. This poster will share best practices for managing US and UK grants and ensuring the best due diligence and compliance process.

Crafting Sustainable Futures for EU Projects

Funding Ends, Impact Doesn’t: Crafting Sustainable Futures for EU Projects

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Martha Gilbert

In the realm of EU-funded projects, ensuring the sustainability of research outcomes is paramount. Without foresight and strategic planning, the end of funding could spell the end of potentially life-altering or life-saving research.

ECR development with limited staff capacity

Doing more with less

Format: Poster

Category: Other

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Dr Davina Dadley-Moore

Early career researchers (ECRs) in Australia find it hard to navigate their careers. As RMAs with limited capacity, we introduced an ECR Committee led by ECRs and guided by us. We have evolved this approach over 7 years to sustainably grow researcher development activities in our organisation.

EU.FFICIENT

EU.FFICIENT - European Communities of Facilitators focused on Co-creation training, Networking and Hands-on learning

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Radivoj Malić

EU.FFICIENT is an innovative project aimed at enhancing collaborative processes across Europe through the establishment of Communities of Expert Facilitators (CEFs), serving as platforms for industry experts, academics, public sector, and society to come together, share knowledge, and co-create.

Enhancing research integrity with ORCID data

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Format: Poster

Category: Other

Topic: 4. Open Science

Paloma Marín-Arraiza

This poster explores how ORCID's PID-enabled system enhances research integrity by shifting from identity verification to identity demonstration. It highlights how validated data from multiple sources fosters trust, promotes Open Science, and improves research transparency and visibility.

Investing in influence: The strategic value of a policy affairs office for Research Advocacy

Format: Poster

Category: Other

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Moira Torrent

On the importance for R&I and academic organisations of having presence in the decision-making and legislative capitals to be up-to-date and have a say in the development of policies to boost the promotion of innovation and public policies, based onn the example of the EU and Brussels

JoRMA

The Journal of Research Management and Administration: Author Mentorship Programme

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