INORMS Congress Madrid 2025

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International consortia in EU projects

Building international consortia in EU funded RDI projects and new skills needed

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Other

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Mrs Noora Tiihonen

In the Discussion tables, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities in international consortium building, and also what type of proficiency is required from project members and support services.

Promoting the Research Integrity Champion Role

Making the role of research integrity champions sustainable and effective in research performing institutions

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Other

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

Dr Catherine Dean

Universities establish research integrity champions to promote responsible research practice, yet the role is not always understood, leading to ineffectiveness. This discussion will share best practice in making the role sustainable and effective.

Raising Ethical Awareness in Humanities Research

Raising Ethical Awareness in the Humanities: How Can Research Managers Practically Support Researchers?

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Other

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

Alessandro Rota

Ethical considerations in Humanities research have become increasingly important, yet awareness of specific issues, findings misuse and unintended consequences remains low. This table explores the relationship among scholars, the RMs, their institutions, and the evolving research landscape.

Sustainable institutional changes: a role for RM?

Is there a role for Research Management professionals in supporting sustainable institutional change? Let’s explore together

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Other

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Paola Ragazzini

Exploring the role of research management in supporting institutional change at universities by sharing case studies and insight on how RMs can contribute to the evolving context supporting policy design, collaboration, and cultural shifts

Best Practices in Research Management

Best Practices in Research Management

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.

Shaping the Future of Research Management: Introducing the RM FRAMEWORK Project

Shaping the Future of Research Management: Introducing the RM FRAMEWORK Project

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Other

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Teodora Konach

As the European research ecosystem evolves, research managers are becoming key strategic players. RM FRAMEWORK, a new EU-funded initiative, aims to build a sustainable training framework for these professionals. In this session, project leaders will share the vision and early plans, including developing a training handbook, establishing a quality label, and fostering robust networks across institutions. Attendees will have the chance to engage in dialogue about expectations and challenges in advancing research management across Europe.

Animal Research Ethics Governance in Ghana

Animal Research Ethics Governance in Ghana: Experiences of Animal Research Ethics Administrators

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Fidelis Edem Yao Anumu

This presentation will share outcomes of a study that was aimed at assessing the existing Animal Research Ethics governance systems and practices in Ghana and the experiences of Animal Research Ethics Committee Administrators in ensuring ethical conduct of research using animals.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In Tune with Principle 3: A Global Call

An agenda for action for RMA Professionalism

Format: Poster

Category: Other

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Jag Pabla

The session provides insights on how the third principle (professional) of the Hiroshima Statement is perceived through the lens of senior leaders in Research Management Associations based in LMICs and offers an agenda for action to improve RMAs working in this sphere.

Investing in influence

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

RAAAP

The Research Adminisitration as a Profession Surveys

Format: Poster

Category: Other

Topic: 4. Open Science

Dr Simon Kerridge

RAAAP is an international survey initiative sponsored by INORMS. The initital survey in 2016 has become a triennial event, with surveys in 2019 and 2022. The fourth iteration (RAAAP-4) will be in early 2025. This poster will cover the whole nine-year period.