Welcome to the latest edition of the EARMA newsletter. In this month's publication:
 

  • INORMS Congress Madrid 2025: Early Bird Registration closes soon
  • INORMS Congress Madrid 2025: Call for Sessions' Chairs
  • RM Roadmap TrainerLink initiative Session 2
  • EARMA Mentorship Scheme 2025 kicks off
  • Recognising Excellence in RMA: EARMA Annual Awards 2024/25
  • EARMA Travel Grant: Support for Your Professional Development
  • EARMAimpact: New goals, New working groups, New people
  • EARMAimpact lunchtime webinar series
  • ECDI introduces Happy Talks
  • PAPM: Lunch and Learn webinar series

 

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Early Brid 2025 closes round

INORMS Congress Madrid 2025: Early bird registration closes soon

Early Bird Registration for the INORMS Congress Madrid 2025 is open until February 20, 2025! Don’t miss your chance to join this premier international research management event, where interest is already soaring. Be part of an inspiring congress in Spain, packed with learning, networking, and opportunities to influence the future of RMA. Please note, the INORMS Congress will uniquely replace the annual EARMA Conference in 2025. We’re excited to welcome you to the IFEMA Palacio Municipal in Madrid, Spain, from May 6 - 8, 2025. Secure your spot and be part of this exceptional experience - register before February 20, 2025. More

 

2025 INORMS Congress Call for Sessions' Chairs

INORMS Congress Madrid 2025: Congress Call for Sessions' Chairs​

Chairing a session at the INORMS Congress Madrid 2025 is an exciting opportunity available to all congress registrants interested in serving as session moderators, known as Congress Chairs. As a Congress Chair, you will play a vital role by introducing speakers and their topics, facilitating audience questions, and ensuring the session runs smoothly. This is a fantastic way to actively contribute to the Congress’s success while fostering dynamic and engaging discussions. If you would like to take on this rewarding role, we encourage you to complete the survey and express your interest. More

 

RM Roadmap TrainerLink

RM Roadmap TrainerLink initiative

Are you an RM trainer or interested in becoming one? The RM-Roadmap TrainerLink initiative is your chance to engage with a growing community of RM training providers across Europe, fostering collaboration and innovation in Research Management training. Session 2 will take place on February 6, 2025,14:00-15:00 WET. More

 

Mentorship scheme kick off event 2025

EARMA Mentorship Scheme 2025 begins

The EARMA Mentorship Scheme 2025 begins! The in-person kick-off event on February 5, 2025, will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the structure and expectations of the scheme, get acquainted with essential documents and processes, and receive guidance on professional mentoring for both mentors and mentees.

 

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Recognising Excellence in RMA: EARMA Annual Awards 2024/25

Don't miss the opportunity to apply for the Annual Recognition Awards for 2024/25! Nominations are open for the Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA), Outstanding Contribution Award (OCA), and Voluntary Service Recognition Awards (VSR). These prestigious awards honour remarkable contributions to the European and global RMA community. Nominees must meet eligibility requirements, and all nominations must be submitted by February 21, 2025. Awardees will be celebrated at the INORMS Congress 2025 in Madrid. More

 

travel grant round

EARMA Travel Grant: Support for Your Professional Development​

EARMA members are eligible to apply for a €500 grant to assist with travel expenses related to professional development visits or participation in conferences/events organised by RMA bodies recognised by INORMS and EARMA. Examples include ARMA-UK, SARIMA, and NCURA. Applicants must be EARMA members in good standing, and the proposed activity should contribute to their professional development. A comprehensive list of eligible organisations is available here. More

 

EARMAimpact 2025 core group round

EARMAimpact: New goals, New working groups, New people

The EARMAimpact Thematic Group started the second 2-year period with new leadership and updated goals that reflect progress as well as changing needs. Whether you want to contribute to a working group, sign up for webinars, or just connect with the community - this is a perfect time. Meet the EARMAimpact Thematic Group at the EARMAimpact event at the INORMS Congress Madrid 2025 and stay tuned for their April newsletter. In the meantime, you can check the new Core Group members, Chairs, and join one of the work groups. More

 

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EARMAimpact lunchtime webinar series

Join the next EARMAimpact Thematic Group lunchtime webinar on February 12, 2025, part of a monthly series running on the second Wednesday of each month through June 2025. These sessions, held from 13:00 - 14:00 CEST, provide valuable tools and resources for managing and maximising research impact. February’s webinar will feature Glória Nunes Rodrigues, International Manager at Euskampus Foundation, UPV/EHU, and member of the ENLIGHT Impact Task Force, presenting the “ENLIGHT toolkit for impact assessment”. Don’t miss this chance to gain expert insights and strengthen your impact-related expertise. More

 

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ECDI Thematic Group introduces Happy Talks

A flagship initiative, Happy Talks, offers quarterly online sessions featuring short presentations and interactive discussions. Each session aims to provide a supportive space for reflection and community building. Through this initiative, the ECDI group is driving lasting change toward a more equitable, diverse, and resilient RMA profession. The highly anticipated EARMA Happy Talk with Kay Guccione on Unlocking Positive Change in Research Culture: Insights for Research Managers has been rescheduled to February 12, 2025, 15:00 - 16:30 CET. In this dynamic session, Kay will share practical strategies for fostering inclusive, collaborative, and resilient teams. More

 

Webinar round

PAPM: Lunch and Learn webinar series

The EARMA Post-award Project Management Working Group on Professional Development is excited to announce its 2025 Lunch & Learn webinar series! The five events will explore the different phases of the project life cycle, providing actionable insights, best practices, and tools to help research administrators and managers navigate each stage with confidence and success. Each webinar will focus on a specific phase of the project life cycle. Whether you are new to post-award project management or an experienced professional, these sessions provide valuable takeaways for everyone. More