INORMS Congress Madrid 2025

Advancing Research Governance through Standards

Advancing Research Governance through Standardisation: The role of GFGP and GRMP Standards.

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

This session will explore the role of the new and innovative international standards for Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) and Good Research Management Practice (GRMP) in enhancing research governance and regulation at universities and research institutions worldwide.

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

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.

Balancing Open Science and Research Protection

Balancing Open Science and Research Protection

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 4. Open Science

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Institutional reporting

Restructuring institutional reporting to optimise resources

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Foresight boosts Sustainable Research Valorisation

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

With better competences of foresight as well as human understanding of the future trends and shared vision, RMAs can support researchers towards more impactful and sustainable research valorisation among various stakeholders in the society.

Formative Sessions to transform Health Research

Formative Sessions to transform Health Research through Impact, Open Science, and Responsible Evaluation

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

The sessions offer formative training to key research stakeholders, enhancing impact literacy, promoting open science, and fostering responsible research practices. By addressing the entire research lifecycle, these sessions drive transformative outcomes within Catalonia’s health research ecosystem.

Gender equality practices from MINDtheGEPs project

Successful gender equality practices from MINDtheGEPs project enhancing cultural change in academia

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

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

Presentation of selected gender equality measures and good practices which implemented in the frame of Horizon2020 funded MINDtheGEPs project: Modifying Institutions by Developing Gender Equality Plans enhanced process of structural and cultural change at the university level guiding towards EDI.

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.

Glasgow Social Sciences Hub

Making research accessible, relatable and impactful

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

Launched in October 2022, the Glasgow Social Sciences Hub brings together the latest research outputs, events and news from across the UofG. Unlike other university platforms and more traditional outputs, the Glasgow Social Sciences Hub presents research in an accessible way that our target audience

Global Collaboration: The Research Manager’s Stake

Bridging Geographic Gaps for Successful Research Collaboration-Important Considerations for a Research Management Professional

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Recently, Transnational research has taken on a significant role. Geographic differences affect support provided by Research Managers and Administrators in supporting research across borders. Learn key indicators and strategies for managing research projects that are transnational.

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.

Grant Facilitator-Enhancing Horizon Europe Success

Establishing a new Grant Facilitators service to Boost KU Leuven’s Horizon Europe Multi-Partner Project Success

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

KU Leuven, leader in the Horizon Europe framework, has responded to the growing complexity of the programme by creating a team of specialized Grant Facilitators. This team offers targeted support to coordinators, helping them manage applications and navigate the increasing demands of the programme.

HE MSCA Global Fellowship - Postaward challenges

How to implement the outgoing and return phase of the HE MSCA Global Fellowship in practice?

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

For HE MSCA Global Fellowships, challenges such as visa/work permits, taxation, social security and employment law can be overcome with careful planning. Logistical differences, funding management and research ethics can be navigated with proactive coordination, turning challenges into gains.

IMDEA Nanociencia Repository

Supporting scholar dissemination with an institutional repository for research outputs in the fields of Chemistry, Physics and Biology: challenges and opportunities

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 4. Open Science

Open Science requires collaboration and strong data management, enabling shared research. IMDEA Nanociencia, a small institution focused on Nanoscience, established a digital repository to openly share its outputs and reduce dependence on external providers.

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.

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

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

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

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 4. Open Science

JoRMA is a diamond open access international refereed journal by and for RMAs. We publish articles, essays, and papers covering all aspects of research and innovation management and administration.

We have just lauched a mentoring programme for prospective authors - come along to find out more.

Khalifa Uni :Research Governance & Regulation

Khalifa University: Research Governance & Regulation

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Effective governance and regulation are fundamental to the success and credibility of research activities. By fostering a culture of compliance, ethical standards, and adherence to policies, we can ensure the highest standards of research integrity and accountability.

Knowledge Valorisation via Interdisciplinarity

A University’s Strategic Initiative for Early-Career Researchers

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

SeedProjects@UC is an initiative to support the early development of interdisciplinary scientific ideas by young researchers, offering funding and guidance to help transform innovative concepts into groundbreaking R&D projects.

Measuring the Gender Equality in Research Hospital

Measuring the Gender Equality in Research Hospital: the Italian Research Hospital IRCCS pilot survey

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

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

There is currently a large imbalance in the participation of women in medical research fields, in particular at more advanced career levels. The main objective is to collect information that can be analysed, which will clarify the most important barriers may have encountered during the working path.

NAVIGATE-RMA

NAVIgating the Grant And Talent Ecosystem with AI-Powered Research Management

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Researchers and RMs face information overload when tracking funding opportunities. To address this, UC3M and ML experts developed a system that recommends funding based on researcher profiles. It helps navigating the research maze, promoting access, inclusivity and sustainable research management.

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.

Opportunities for RMAs in Research Data Alliance

Taking the seat at the table: Opportunities for RMAs in Research Data Alliance

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 4. Open Science

This poster introduces Research Data Alliance (RDA) to the RMA community. We highlight possibilities for engagement with the RDA community, the value RMAs could bring to the RDA community and the benefits RMAs could gain from interacting with the RDA community.

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

Our role in transforming research collaborations

The role of research management and its contribution towards achieving a sustainable world through transformative research collaborations between Africa and the global North.

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

The Africa Charter is a framework to enable transformative research collaborations. Through a Theory of Change and case studies we highlight the implications for and role to be played by research management, identifying pathways towards sustainability within a transnational research text.

Positive research culture in Australia

Informing a positive research culture framework in Australia: a rapid review highlighting enablers and barriers of implementation strategies into real-world research settings

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

Positive institutional research culture is known to be of great significance to the conduct of high-quality research and to, supportive and collaborative research communities. There is a need to better understand enablers and barriers in embedding positive research culture into everyday practice.

R&D Patronage through Economic Interest Grouping

New Models of Public-Private Research Funding to Foster Research and Innovation in R&D Centers and Universities

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

One route to promote public-private collaborations in Spain is through the Economic Interest Grouping (EIG) which enables companies with significant profits and tax burdens to collaborate with research centers that lack access to tax benefits for R&D.

RMAs: Catalyzing Global Impact

Catalyzing global impact - Role of RMAs in establishing international collaborations and transforming research landscapes

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

By successfully catalyzing partnerships among researchers worldwide and connecting with international peers, the Champalimaud Foundation Strategic Research Development Team has secured substantial funding and advanced global research initiatives.

ReLint

Advancing Internationalization and Leadership in Agricultural Research: IAS-CSIC's Strategic Plan to Reinforce Internationalization and Participation in European Projects.

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

The Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (IAS) aims to strengthen its leadership in agricultural research. This poster outlines goals, challenges, and strategies for expanding IAS’s research impact, promoting collaboration on sustainability and leadership among similar research institutions.

Researchers Profiles to foster Open Science

Enhancing Researcher Profiles for Responsible Research Assessment and Open Science

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 4. Open Science

The GraspOS project aims to develop an open infrastructure to support the reform of research assessment and promote Open Science. Collaborating with research institutions, it offers tools to integrate qualitative and quantitative elements into a comprehensive researcher profile.

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.

Strategic AI Integration in Research Management

Strategic AI Integration in Research Management at MAHE: Enhancing Innovation, Sustainability, Accountability, and Growth

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

The integration of AI at MAHE has transformed research management by improving operational efficiency and decision-making. AI has automated the extramural funding process, streamlined the identification of relevant funding, facilitated budget reviews, and provided insights for sustainable growth.

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.

Sustainable Staffing in Clinical Trial Activation

Leveraging Study Complexity & Operational Realities to Enhance Workforce Efficiency

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

A novel approach using existing technology and lean principles to develop complexity scoring for clinical trial start-up activities in central research administration to balance workload and monitor staffing productivity.

The Impact of Mentorship in Research Management

The Transformative Power of Mentorship in Research Management and Administration – The EARMA Mentoring Scheme Paradigm

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

This work examines the role of mentorship for RMA professionals, focusing on findings from the inaugural EARMA Mentoring Scheme . Mentorship fosters career growth, skill development, and continuous learning but faces challenges in RMA professionals.

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

Transformative Science Tuesdays

Transformative Science Tuesdays: fostering knowledge sharing in an engaged research community

Format: Poster

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 4. Open Science

“Transformative Science Tuesdays” was created to build a dynamic community that brings together research managers, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders, aiming to foster active discussions on collaborative and transformative ways of conducting and managing research.

Transforming research management in biomedicine

Transforming Research Management: Building a High-impact European Project Office to boost Biomedical Research

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

The European Projects Office (EPO) evolution at IDIBAPS offers valuable strategic steps for research institutions seeking to build better RMA services. The aim of this abstract is to showcase EPO’s evolution and fundamental changes that occurred along the period 2019-2023.

Unlock the potential of portfolio-wide forecasting

Multiple scenario modelling through an MS Excel-based forecasting tool

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

In this poster, we demonstrate how portfolio-wide forecasting is accomplished, and discuss how we mitigate for sources of uncertainty. Additionally, we address the possibilities that an offline forecasting tool presents, along with its risks and opportunities for improvement.

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.