INORMS Congress Madrid 2025

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AI Research Collaborations with China

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Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Christoph Feest

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

Faux pas and Miscommunications

Lessons in transnational collaborations for RMAs

Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Kelly Prifti

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 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

Dr Katja Ritari

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.

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

Jesus Alcober

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.

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

Therina Theron

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.

Botswana Statement

A call for action for investment in research - a tool for RMA societies to increase visibility and recognition

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Jan Andersen

The Botswana Statement is a follow up from the INORMS 2023 Study Tour to Southern Africa with colleagues from around the world formulating a statement to reflect on the need formulated by emerging research management associations in INORMS

Do we need (Un)Equal research partnerships?

Supporting equitable partnerships in our currently unequal global research management community

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Dr. Conor Snowden

Effective research management is crucial in delivering equitable partnerships. We will explore successful examples from LMIC partnerships with the UK of how RM practices have supported (un)equal partnership delivery to the benefit of both LMIC countries and UK.

Driving institutional research partnerships

Cross-team working to support research relationships

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Patricia McCrory

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

Karin Dyason

Effective research management (RM) systems and the expertise of skilled, professional research managers and administrators (RMAs) play a vital role to ensure that partnerships are equal, effective, and deliver impactful research outcomes.

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

Amber Steen

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

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

Jo Brooks

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?

Global Trends in Research Security

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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Amanda Ferguson

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.

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

Joe Novotny

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.

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

Sofia DAmbrosio

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.

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

Lucy Donaldson

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.

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

Anne Jacobs

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.

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

Doris Bach

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.

Research Officers' Growing Role in Horizon Europe

Fostering Global Research Alliances: Strategies for Connecting International Researchers under Horizon Europe

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Erika Fiset

The recent inclusion of countries in Horizon Europe has unlocked new collaboration opportunities. However, limited knowledge of EU funding schemes poses challenges. At Ghent University, we foster global partnerships by supporting researchers and offering guidance throughout the collaboration process

Research security services and communities

Joint efforts in UK, Denmark and Finland

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Johanna Krappe

Research security is a matter of widespread concern – for both the big and the small RDI actors. We give examples on shared challenges but also best practices such as training, resources, materials and risk management.

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

Michael Käser

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

Caroline Grabbe

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.

WHAT MAKES COLLABORATIONS TO WORK:

WHAT MAKES COLLABORATIONS TO WORK: THE STORY OF WANETAM

Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation

Category: Other

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Elizabeth Batchilly

WANETAM network has design and implemented capacity building programmes such as fellowships, short-term trainings and exchange programmes, strengthened clinical research capacity and governance structures, data management systems, quality assurance and accreditation for laboratories across 25 sites.

Beyond Transdisciplinary Research Challenges:

Designing a Model for Impactful Collaboration

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: 7. Transnational Collaborations

Dr Changu C. Batisani

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.

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

Pedro Corral

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.

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

Beatrice Biney-Nyamekye

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

Joana Porcel

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.

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

simon glasser

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.

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

Bruno Ceña Saez

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.

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

Prof, PhD, PMP Tudor Pitulac

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.