INORMS Congress Madrid 2025

A one-stop shop for Horizon Europe applicants

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Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Researchers looking for funding under Horizon Europe programmes are often daunted by the efforts required to apply and participate. Best practices from KU Leuven can help less experienced RMA improve their internal workflow regarding research support.

AI Research Collaborations with China

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Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

This discussion aims to explore how to establish research partnerships with China that align with prevalent principles and ethical considerations.

AI and Unconscious Bias: Raising Awareness

Mitigating unconscious bias arising from the use of AI in research; EDI training needs in the context of the research ecosystem of University of Galway

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: New Initiative

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

With a view to developing a policy for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) for responsible use of AI for research, the University of Galway is exploring the extent to which the use of AI compounds unconscious bias in research grant application writing.

AI in Grant Writing - ethical aspects

Ethical Considerations in Gen AI-Assisted Research Proposals

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

As Generative AI increasingly takes a spotlight in the research landscape, it brings forth a host of ethical considerations, particularly in the context of AI-assisted research proposals. This round table session will delve into the ethical implications of using Gen AI tools in crafting resear

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.

AI-Powered Grant Writing

Generative AI Tools in Grant Writing

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Generative AI has revolutionized numerous fields, including grant writing. This 15-minute round table session will explore applications of generative AI in crafting compelling and competitive funding proposals.

Advancing Gender Inclusion in Research Institutes

Enhancing Gender Inclusion in Research Institutes: Addressing Education, Skills, Biases, and Global Representation

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

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

This study explores incorporating DEI with a focus on gender equality in a research institute. We examine gender inclusion in recruitment, management, leadership roles, capacity building, committee formation, recognition, project leadership, and co-authorship.

Agoras' AI-Powered Research Management

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Funding Opportunities and Collaborations for European Researchers

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

The IA Research Funding Support initiative uses AI to streamline research management by automating the search for funding opportunities and collaborators. Integrated with European platforms, it aims to reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and foster a sustainable research European ecosystem.

Balancing Artificial Intelligence

Technology, Humanity, and the Future

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

This discussion table will discuss how research managers and administrators may balance the pressure, positive aspects, and challenges of AI.

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

Bridging Science and Society through LivingLabs

Bridging Science and Society through LivingLabs: The Role of Research Managers in Fostering Citizen and Patient Involvement at the Hospital Clínic and Barcelona Institute for Global Health

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 4. Open Science

In the evolving fields of healthcare and research, engaging citizens and patients is essential for ensuring that both care delivery and scientific inquiry are responsive to real-world needs. Research managers play a central role, acting as vital intermediaries between science and society.

Changing roles: RMs as grant holders

Driving organisational change and RMs' professional growth through own grants

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

RMs' role is often seen as supportive. At BRIC, RMs have since 2018 applied in own name for certain grant types, supported by researchers, securing more than 12 M EUR. The aim is to drive organisational change, but the changed roles also allow for professional growth and improved recognition of RMs.

Components of Sustainable Communities of Practice

Key Components of Sustainable and Successful Communities of Practice in Research Management: Participation, Facilitation, Collaboration

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Communities of Practice (CoPs) have the potential to be extremely valuable, offering a space for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional development. The discussion will include the key components of successful and sustainable CoPs, and broader engagement opportunities for participants.

Data Protection Regulations

Compliance with National Data Protection and Security Regulations: Developing Broad Guidance for a Diverse Global Regulatory Environment

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

This discussion table will allow stakeholders to share perspectives regarding how their institution or organization tracks and complies with data protection acts and heighted cybersecurity expectations across various countries

Digital and scalable expert services

Digital and scalable expert services in proposal preparation

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

One option for Grants Offices to tackle the increasing need for proposal preparation support with the existing limited resources, is to harness digital tools in a smart way and to offer scalable & digital services for applicants and online training modules for upskilling of researchers.

Diversity & Inclusion in research proposals

Addressing and incorporating Diversity & Inclusion in Research proposals

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

The realization that good research is diverse and inclusive is becoming increasingly prominent in the research landscape. This discussion table aims at peer-to-peer exchange about how to best support researchers in the approach towards designing research proposals that incorporate diversity.

Exploring Generative AI Tools in Proposal Writing

Harnessing the collective Human Power: Sharing Challenges and Solutions with generative AI in Proposal Preparation

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Generative AI is streamlining the proposal preparation, but adoption faces resistance due to perceived risks such as over-reliance on AI. Our session will explore the implications of AI, share best practices, and facilitate peer learning to improve proposal writing skills.

Exploring Regional Innovation Ecosystems

Towards the 4th Generation University: Fostering Regional Innovation and Societal Impact through Collaborative Ecosystems

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

This discussion will explore the emerging concept of the 4th Generation University, focusing on how universities worldwide are driving regional innovation and societal impact through collaborative research and knowledge valorization.

Faux pas and Miscommunications

Lessons in transnational collaborations for RMAs

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

In an ideal RMA world, transnational collaborations are a breeze: legal barriers don’t exist, disputes never happen and deadlines aren’t missed. In the real world, this is anything but the case, but there are things we can do to minimize such challenges. Let’s share our experiences!

From Grants Guru to Lobbyist

From Grants Guru to Lobbyist: Equipping Research Managers for Advocacy

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

This presentation explores how RMA with expertise in Grants Management and Leadership can leverage their experience for effective lobbying when leading a Liaison Office. It will identify key skills and actions.

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.

Gen AI in Research Funding Management

Practical Implementation of Gen AI Tools in Funding Contexts

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Integrating Gen AI tools into research funding processes presents opportunities and challenges for research managers and institutions. This round table session will provide a practical exploration of implementing Gen AI tools in various funding management contexts.

How to engage a national RMA community?

Best practices of RMA community engagement in Portugal – ideas from the RM-ROADMAP project

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

This presentation will explore strategies to mobilize RMA communities to participate in relevant events. Attendees will engage in a discussion on best practices, sharing experiences from different communities. Insights will be compared and summarized in a report co-created by presenters & attendees.

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

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.

Lump Sum funding: a game changer or a gamble?

Discussing practical experiences and best practices of lump sum funding in Horizon Europe

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

This discussion table aims to engage participants in a dynamic dialogue about their practical experiences, the implementation of rules and implications of lump sum funding within the Horizon Europe framework. The conversation aims to address simplifications as well as challenges of lump sum funding.

MEET

Mentoring Experiences to Enhance your career Trajectory

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

Mentoring is a powerful tool for career advancement. It provides direction, focus, and the opportunity to set and achieve career milestones. We would like to share thoughts and experiences on how to maximize the benefits of mentorship.

Maximizing Research Impact (Part 2)

RMAs as Valorization Ambassadors Throughout the Research Life Cycle

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Discover the chameleon in you! Through the power of three linked discussion tables, RMAs will step subsequently in the shoes of entrepreneurs, educators and policy -makers to enrich their mind and skillset to pro-actively drive valorization opportunities throughout the research life cycle.

Maximizing Research Impact (part 1)

RMAs as Valorization Ambassadors Throughout the Research Life Cycle

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Discover the chameleon in you! Through the power of three linked discussion tables, RMAs will step subsequently in the shoes of entrepreneurs, educators and policy -makers to enrich their mind and skillset to pro-actively drive valorization opportunities throughout the research life cycle.

Maximizing Research Impact (part 3)

RMAs as Valorization Ambassadors Throughout the Research Life Cycle

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Discover the chameleon in you! Through the power of three linked discussion tables, RMAs will step subsequently in the shoes of entrepreneurs, educators and policy -makers to enrich their mind and skillset to pro-actively drive valorization opportunities throughout the research life cycle.

NORCAM: All you need to reform research assessment

From NOR-CAM to EURO-CAM, and beyond? A coherent, flexible, useful, simple and holistic career assessment framework.

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 4. Open Science

Over 700 European institutions have joined CoARA to reform their research assessment practices. In Norway, universities are implementing such reform supported by the NOR-CAM framework. This framework has drawn interest beyond Norway and will be presented and discussed in the 15 min table.

Next2Mentor: Empowering new talented RMAs

RMA Mentorship Programmes: how to nurture and empower the next generation of research managers?

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

In today’s rapidly evolving R&I landscape effective mentorship plays a crucial role in nurturing and empowering the next generation of RMAs. This session invites RMA professionals from around the world to explore mechanisms for creating impactful mentoring relationships and to share best practice

Open Agora: Empowering Transnational Collaboration

Fostering Cross-Border Partnerships and Institutional Transformation through Expert-Led Coaching and Mentoring Services

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Open Agora is a digital platform connecting HEIs with experts in institutional transformation, promoting collaboration in key areas such as resource sharing, career development, and sustainability. Developed by the aUPaEU European project, it offers free services to support HEIs' sustainable growth.

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

Plus ça change: Sustainable RMA services

Never-ending organisational restructures and staffing changes can have an impact on providing sustainable RMA services. How do we really best plan for and support these inevitable changes?

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

The one thing in life, and probably in the higher ed sector too, that is certain is change. How do we ensure critical RMA advice, relationships and information are appropriately handed over when someone leaves a role? Come discuss some creative best practices that support sustainable RMA services.

PostDoc to PI Programme: Educating Research Staff

Ideas to improve communication with academics

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

One of the main challenges in Pre-Award is (mis)communication with researchers. Ideas implemented in different working environments - such as a "Postdoc to Principal Investigator Programme" - can help solve this issue.

Pre-award support, one single service approach?

A brainstorming on different approaches to managing the pre-award phase, toward a sustainable project submission process.

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

The table moves from the experience of the moderators and aims to brainstorm different approaches and the RM’s skills needed to manage the pre-award phase. The discussion will be moderated according to two items: Services&Procedures and Competences&Skills. Some tips will be shared with participants.

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

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.

RMA Practices in public and private sectors

Lessons from the Public and Private Sectors for Research Management Practices

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

This roundtable session will delve into the critical differences and intersections in research management between the public and private sectors, with a focus on fostering sustainable research and innovation practices.

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

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.

Research management performance indicators

How should relevant KPIs for RMA services be determined?

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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.

Strategic EDI starting points for RMAs

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

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

3) Research Managers and Administrators (RMAs) are uniquely positioned to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in research. But where to start, and how do you ensure impact? Experienced RMAs discuss priorities, politics, strategy, and first steps for a more equitable research environment.

Sustainability in Responsible Research Assessment

Advancing Sustainable and Community-Governed Open Infrastructures for Responsible Research Assessment

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 4. Open Science

This presentation highlights the CoARA WG on Open Infrastructures' efforts to promote sustainable, community-governed infrastructures and the key role of research managers in advancing responsible research assessment

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

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

The Entrepreneurial Eye on RMA

From ideation to commercialization global research translation needs to be managed and administered from the beginning with an entrepreneurial aspect, too.

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

For sustainable global collaborative research outcomes it is more and more important at an early stage to consider - So what? Does it matter? - for an entrepreneurial aspect and success.

The Triangle of Impact within Inclusion

The Triangle of Impact: Navigating Conflicts of Interest Through the Lens of Inclusion

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: New Initiative

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

Demonstrating impact in health inclusion projects is crucial but challenging. In this workshop, we will use the Triangle of Impact to map the conflict of interests between academia, funders and the public – using a health literacy project with homeless people in Austria as a case.

Tools for Responsible Emerging Technologies

FORGING Toolbox for Development and Early Implementation of Emerging Technologies

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

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

In the EU-funded FORGING project a Toolbox for responsible development and early implementation of emerging technologies is being developed. The toolbox guides towards selecting relevant tools for responsible technology practices and provides guidelines on co-creative methods of the FORGING project.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Driving institutional research partnerships

Cross-team working to support research relationships

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

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.

Empowering sustainable research partnerships

Empowering sustainable research partnerships through professionalisation

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

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.

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.

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

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 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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

Recognition as a Means Towards Better RMA Services

Recognition as a Means Towards Better RMA Services

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

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.

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

RAAAP

The Research Adminisitration as a Profession Surveys

Format: Poster

Category: Other

Topic: 4. Open Science

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.