INORMS Congress Madrid 2025

Best Practices in Research Management

Best Practices in Research Management

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Other

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

BESTPRAC started in 2014 as a COST Targeted Network that gathers administrative, financial and legal staff at universities and research-driven institutions who carry out different tasks to support transnational external competition based in (particular EU funded) research projects. Even though the COST funding subsided in October 2019, BESTPRAC is still active and finding alternative ways of sustaining the fantastic network of research support staff that was created.

The network serves as a platform for exchanging experiences, sharing and developing best practices, encouraging knowledge sharing, knowledge transfer and increasing efficiency in these fields. That is why active participation of its members is expected and greatly valued in the BESTPRAC community. The BESTPRAC network is open to all research support staff working at RPOs and you are free to join.

ERION: Ethics and Integrity in Research Security

Discussing Ethics and Integrity in the context of Research Security

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

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

In this session, we will discuss the ethics and integrity challenges in research security.

Embracing Neurodiversity and Cultural Awareness

Making the Invisible Visible again: Embracing Neurodiversity and Cultural Awareness in the Workplace; Fostering Inclusive and Supportive Spaces

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

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

Can we truly accept diversity in all its forms? How we communicate makes a huge difference in the experience. Understanding and navigating cultural differences is key in today’s international work environments. If overlooked, these aspects can lead to stress and mental health challenges at the work.

European University Initiative and RMAs

The role of RMAs in shaping European University Initiative

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 1. Building Better RMA services

European University Initiative (EUI) is re-shaping the university sector in the EU, which intrinsically has an R&I dimension. The EUI TG of EARMA provides a space for RMAs to build networks, share knowledge, develop expertise to facilitate integration of R&I in and among the European Universities.

Exploring the EARMA Post-Award Project Management

Engaging with the EARMA Post-Award Project Management Thematic Group: Updates and Networking Opportunities

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 5. Proposal, Award and Project Management

Join us for an engaging session with the EARMA Post-Award Project Management Thematic Group; the session will give an update on what’s going on in our group, but the main focus will be on networking and workshopping together. Connect with your peers, share experiences, and discuss best practices in

Open Science as a Global Initiative

Building Consensus and Managing Difference for Open Science as a Global Movement

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 4. Open Science

This panel will bring together a diverse group of experts to explore the practical realities of implementing open science, focusing on advancements, ongoing challenges, and the experiences of RMAs across different continents, political cultures and jurisdictions.

Step into the time machine

How AI will dramatically transform the field of Research Management over the next 10 years

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 6. Responsible Use of AI in Research Management

Explore how AI can streamline research management, enhance decision-making, and improve efficiency. This session offers a brief, practical guide to key AI tools for grant administration, proposal writing, and more, with live demos to showcase their potential benefits for research managers.

The Impact Pipeline

Motivating Researchers and Enhancing Societal Impact

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: New Initiative

Topic: 3. Knowledge Valorisation

Motivating researchers to prioritize societal impact remains a challenge in this academic environment. At the University Medical Centre Groningen, the Impact Team addresses this challenge by developing a pipeline, tracking research projects from consortium-building to societal impact.