INORMS Congress Madrid 2025

AI-Driven Workflow: Automating Research Management

Designing AI-Driven Workflows: Identifying Automatable Tasks in Research Management

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Case Study

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

AI is transforming research management by automating tasks and enhancing efficiency. This discussion will focus on identifying key tasks for AI automation, while exploring examples and challenges to help attendees improve workflows in their institutions.

Boosting Female Leadership in University Tech

Addressing the Gender Gap: Increasing Female Leadership and Competitiveness in University Technology Development

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Case Study

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

The University of Los Andes in Chile, recognizing gender disparity with 65% male-led market- research technologies, implemented in 2020 a positive discrimination policy for female researchers leading internal projects. This initiative raised female leadership from 28% to 45%, sustained for 3 years

From capacity building to sustainable R&I support

From a capacity building project to sustainable support structures in transnational collaboration

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Case Study

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

We aim to share experiences from the Una Europa alliance and to engage the participants in discussion on the approaches to build sustainable institutional support processes for transnational R&I collaboration. We will encourage the participants to identify benchmarks and contacts all over the world.

Open Science from Principles to Practice

Lost in Translation

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Case Study

Topic: 4. Open Science

Open Science offers opportunities to researchers. Yet many fail to identify which daily practices relate to these Open Science principles or how minor efforts could result in more transparency and reproducibility.

Pioneering Public Engagement in Research

The University of the Andes' Strategy for Collaborative Innovation and Sustainable Impact in Chile

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Case Study

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

he University of Los Andes in Chile pioneered public engagement with research, fostering collaboration between researchers and society. This enhances research quality and sustainability by addressing real needs. Its success inspired the ecosystem, driving lasting innovation and impact

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

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.

AI Chatbots for Efficient Research Management

Enhancing Research Management Efficiency with AI: A Case Study on Building Chatbots Using ChatGPT and Microsoft Teams Co-pilot Studio

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Teams Co-pilot Studio can streamline research management. Learn practical steps for building chatbots to automate tasks, improve workflows, and enhance efficiency, making research management more sustainable and adaptive.

AI and contract automation: tools of our future

AI and contract automation: tools of our future

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

AI and automation are ever increasingly being considered a valuable tool that may be leveraged to build efficiency in process and limit the costly overhead of contracting and other research management activities. The use of technology, specifically AI, can be a mechanism of saving time without compr

AI-Driven Research Capacity Building in Rural SA

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Bridge Research Gaps: A Case Study of Capacity Building at a Historically Disadvantaged Higher Education Institution in Rural South Africa

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

AI is transforming research, but rural Historically Disadvantaged HEIs in South Africa face challenges due to limited IT skills and infrastructure. A 3-day workshop addressed these gaps by training emerging researchers in AI tools and ethical use, fostering AI literacy for improved research.

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

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.

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

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 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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 Security: Promoting Cultural Change

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 Scientific Lake to Democratise Knowledge

The OpenAIRE Graph and SciLake's Ecosystem Solution

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 4. Open Science

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Getting to know EDCTP

Collaborative Efforts in African Health Research: A Review of EDCTP Projects and Administrative Support Across EDCTP, EDCTP2, and EDCTP3 Initiatives

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Through EDCTP, EDCTP2, and now EDCTP3 (Horizon Europe), we have led health research projects across Africa, focusing on capacity building and sustainable partnerships. Our administrative role ensures tools, guidance, and training are provided for long-term success.

Global Horizons

Advancing Research Management through Internationalization and Strategic Collaboration at ISGlobal

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Collaboration drives scientific progress. The ISGlobal Projects Unit aligns research and grants management, enhancing excellence through expert support. The Unit promotes a culture of collaboration as a key element to enhance the internationalisation of ISGlobal's research management professionals.

Impact of University Capacity Development Grant

Investigating the Impact of University Capacity Development Grant on Transformation Efforts in South Africa

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

The higher education system in South Africa is going through a transformation, with a focus on addressing historical inequalities and improving academic research quality. The University Capacity Development Grant (UCDG) is a key initiative in this pursuit.

NUIM Case Study

Case Study: Do Research Development Offices need a Gender Lens?

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

The effect of gender on grant funding is well known, however there is less data on how applicant gender affects proposal application. We carry out a case study of Horizon Europe applications supported by our office to explore whether Research Development and Support offices need a gender lens.

Navigating Foreign Interference

Navigating Foreign Interference: A compliance framework for balancing risk, academic freedom, and international collaboration

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

As international collaboration increases, managing foreign interference (FI) is vital. This poster presents the ACU’s FI Compliance Framework, designed to balance risk, the need for growth, and academic freedom. Key components include policy development, risk assessment tools, training, and support.

Optimizing Research Centre Viability with VSM

Applying VSM to Improve the Viability of a Research Centre: A Case Study

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

In the competitive research environment, academic centres face challenges in maintaining long-term viability due to fluctuating funding, evolving priorities, and internal inefficiencies. The Centre for Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Research (CIDER) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) operates

Smart - LEM (Local Energy Markets) Project journey

Transnational Intricacies in a Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) project

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Smart-LEM is an innovative project designed to advance the integration of renewable energy sources within local communities by developing a digital platform and dedicated business models. It is a collaborative effort involving partners from academia, industry, and local government across the EU.

Supporting interdisciplinarity: US-EU experiences

Supporting interdisciplinarity: experiences from universities in Europe and the U.S.

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

An increasing number of universities across the world continue to push for an increase in interdisciplinary research to solve complex problems via internal seed funding instruments. Our poster reflects on successes and challenges at US and European universities.

The Role of EI in Research Support Offices

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Research Support Offices: Insights from a Case Study

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Research management in South Africa is evolving, emphasising emotional intelligence (EI) as a key skill for success. EI is crucial for navigating complex research landscapes and building effective teams. This study aims to assess the impact of EI on staff well-being and performance in a research sup

What is an innovation?

Initiatives to strengthen researchers' impact and innovation competences and practices

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Faculty of Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has developed a strategy and implementation plan for innovation. involving the testing and application of many complementary mechanisms. In this poster we present the outcomes of some of these initiatives.