INORMS Congress Madrid 2025

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.

Innovative Trainings & Platforms for Research Excellence

Unlocking Transferable Skills & Advancing Research Ethics within Emerging Technologies

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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RM ROADMAP

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

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

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

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.

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 Open Data for advancing research management

Leveraging AI techniques and Open Data for designing and advancing research agendas

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Availability of funding and research production data, combined with the new AI tools can improve access to promising funding calls and suggest complementary collaborators. We discuss successful and responsible use of AI by researchers and research managers, illustrated by Connect by YERUN platform.

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

At the CoRE of equity and sustainability

Building Innovative, Equitable and Sustainable Transnational Research Networks: the Case of the Africa - Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE)

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Motivated by the AU-EU Innovation Agenda, the African Research Universities Alliance and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities formed the Africa-Europe Clusters of Excellence (CoRE), as a good practice model for equitable and sustainable transnational research partnerships.

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.

Beyond the Dollar/Euro

Planning for and Staffing an Efficient and Humane Research Management Office

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

Boosting EU Project Coordination – Best Practices

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

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

Bridging the AI Divide To A Sustainable Profession

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

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

Building a Knowledge Exchange Culture

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

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?

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.

Driving global sustainability

Driving global sustainability through research management

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

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

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.

Facilitating Project Success:

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

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

Foundations of Success

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

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

Global Trends in Research Security

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

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

Global perspectives on research security

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

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

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

Health Data Australia

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 4. Open Science

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

Holistic approach to research support in Faculties

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

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.

Knowldege valorisation - widerAdvance Facility

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

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

Leading through Change

Leading through Change

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

Leading with impact in global health

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

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

Leveraging branch campuses and on-campus centers

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

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

MSCA-COFUND: Do's and Don'ts

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

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

Maintaining Your Research Edge

Collaborating to build a sustainable research technology ecosystem

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

Managing Innovation in Innovation Management

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

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?

Overcoming Challenges in Large-Scale Research

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

Power of Storytelling

The Power of Storytelling: Amplifying the Societal Impact of Research

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

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

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.

Professionalising Research Support Offices: tools

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

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.

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

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

RMA's Role in Future Proofing Institutions for AI

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

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

RMS on steroids

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

RSOBOOST Project: Transforming Research Management

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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 Impact – an unexpected journey

A decade of research impact at University of Limerick, Ireland

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

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

Research Managers as Stewards of Trust

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

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

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

Research 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

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

Research Security: Promoting Cultural Change

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation

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

Research Support with a face (better resubmission)

How to organise the best and most complete Research Support

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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

Shaping Research Management: The Impact Of AI

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

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

Silence & Governing Law

The Grey Area of Remaining Silent on Governing Law

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

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-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.

Supporting open science at Ghent University

Insights from developing a peer-reviewed international academic journal

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 4. Open Science

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

Sustainability by design

A new method for research and innovation project development and selection

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Case Study

Topic: 8. Sustainability in RMA

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 and efficient methods for Post-Award

Sustainable and efficient methods for Post-Award project monitoring

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

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

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 Key Role of Open-Source and Locally Run LLM

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

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

The Process of Founding Spin-offs

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

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

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

Training of AI to improve research proposals

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

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

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

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.

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

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

You have to relate to translate

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

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

“Bullshit Jobs” in RMA

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

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

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