Welcome to the latest edition of the EARMA newsletter. In this month's publication:
- The EARMA Conference 2024 Odense early bird registration opened December 1
- Participate in the RM Roadmap survey to help shape the future of research management in Europe and we are also seeking thematic ambassadors for the project
- We offer some takeaways from EARMA AI Day and announce another AI Day in February 2024
- The next Leadership Event will take place in February 2024
- An important handbook on research management and administration around the world has been launched in Open Access
- Research Professional News will share the results of a survey of research managers in Europe
- Apply for the latest round of grants and awards for the EARMA community
- We have some helpful Impact tips from EARMA's Impact thematic group members
- We're pleased to invite you to the EARMA "End of the Year Party 2023" online networking session
- The EARMA Mentorship Scheme will be launched in March 2024
- Join us for the launch of an exploratory group on Equality, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion (ECDI)
- Find out about the future of research management professional development in a webinar
- The EARMA ERION and Open Science thematic groups met in Brussels
- Find out how to equip your team to increase funding success
- Discover how AI will impact doctoral education in the PRIDE 2024 conference
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EARMA Conference early bird registration now open
We are very pleased to announce the opening of early bird registration for the next EARMA Conference, taking place in Odense, Denmark, April 23-25, 2024. This year's theme is ‘Where is RMA Going? The Future of RMA in a Rapidly Changing World' to reflect the new challenges for research managers that are appearing every day across the research ecosystem. The EARMA Conference is Europe's premier research management event and we hope that you will join us to learn from colleagues, share best practice and make new friends in the idyllic Odense.
The EARMA Conference 2023 was sold out with more than 1,400 attendees so we are advising our community to register early while spaces are available. You can already view our programme of speakers, sessions, workshops, social activities, details on travel and accommodation on our website. Do you have a colleague who has not attended an EARMA Conference before? Let them know what they are missing out on! Register today.
Take part in the survey that will shape the future of research management in Europe
We invite you to participate in and disseminate the survey developed in the framework of the RM Roadmap project (funded by Horizon Europe) that will help shape the future of European research management by supporting the recognition and professionalisation of research managers. So, your input is crucial. The survey is currently open until December 22, 2023. Complete the survey.
Would you like to be a thematic ambassador?
The RM Roadmap project consortium is currently seeking volunteer thematic ambassadors to lead discussions on topics on the project's Knowledge and Community Platform. Are you an experienced research manager with particular knowledge of research management topics that would like to lead discussions on these subjects? We would be delighted to hear from you. You can read the thematic ambassador criteria on the RM Roadmap project website. Please submit your application by December 13, 2023, via the form at the same location.
We look back at EARMA's AI Day and hear about the next AI Day in February
On November 10, we hosted our first ever EARMA AI Day event in Brussels. This was an exploration of the potential use of artificial intelligence in Horizon Europe grant proposal writing and evaluation. The well-attended AI Day was an opportunity for our community to hear excellent speakers sharing their knowledge regarding the rapid onset of this quickly evolving technology and how it may impact research management practices and the profession overall. Read more.
Did you miss the EARMA AI Day event? We will be hosting another EARMA AI Day during February 2024 in-person in Brussels and we hope that you will join us as we move this fascinating conversation forward. Due to the popularity of this event, please be advised to register early. Add your email to our save-the-date waiting list and we will contact you to let you know when registration opens.
EARMA AI exploratory group
Would you be interested in exploring the impact of AI on research management with other interested colleagues? We will be setting up an EARMA exploratory group on this topic during the first part of 2024. You can add your name to our expression of interest form and we will contact you with the details once this has been established. Sign-up today.
Another EARMA Leadership Event will take place in February 2024
We are very pleased to announce that we will be hosting another EARMA Leadership Event this coming February 2024 in Brussels. This gathering of research management leaders is a wonderful opportunity to engage with colleagues, exchange best practice and discuss strategies in an environment of shared learning. This event is limited to a maximum of 30 participants so we are advising interested RMA leaders to register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment because the November 2023 event was sold out. We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for sharing your experience with our community. For those interested in participating, please complete this form and the events team will select the participants to make a compatible and balanced group.
The Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World
EARMA is delighted to announce the release of a pivotal piece of research management literature that explores Research Management and Administration Around the World. The book is available on Open Access and we encourage our community to read and share this handbook. Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of this book (photographed above at the 2023 EARMA Conference) and in particular the editors - Simon Kerridge, Susi Poli and Mariko Yang-Yoshihara. Check out the Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World today.
Research Professional News event - Future of the research office
This year, Research Professional News surveyed more than 800 research services leaders, research managers and administrators around the world to inform a special report into research offices’ challenges, opportunities and future direction. This webinar will look in depth at the findings from Europe-based respondents, the results of which will be launched during this webinar taking place online December 5, 2023, 14:00 - 15:00 CET. This will be of particular interest to all of our research management community. Read more and register.
New EARMA grants and awards currently available
Apply for the latest round of grants and awards for the EARMA community. We currently have a number of grants and awards available such as travel bursaries, training awards, recognition awards and event access awards for you to apply for or nominate a colleague. You can now submit an application for the following EARMA grants and awards:
Check out these helpful tips on Impact
Members of the EARMA Impact thematic group, Emma Siddall and Petra Auer-Nahold, have put together some important information with colleagues that you need to know when completing the impact section of proposals. These helpful tips will guide you in your grant proposal writing and will inspire you for success. In this video, find out about what you need to consider if you want to successfully generate benefits with research, projects and project proposals. Check out the video today.
EARMA end of the year party!
We would like you to join us for our "End of the Year Party 2023" networking session, a relaxed get-together with no specific schedule or talks. It's just a chance to unwind and socialise with colleagues in a pleasant and friendly environment before the holiday season. Register to join us on December 8, 2023. We look forward to seeing you there.
Launch of EARMA Mentorship Scheme
The EARMA Mentorship Scheme is an initiative for EARMA members, developed to provide our community with an arena for life-long learning, networking and sharing of best practices among members. It's a realm where our community members can navigate the pathways of professional growth, under the guidance of experienced mentors. The deadline for applications was December 1, 2023, and the successful applicants will be informed by December 18, 2023. The kick-off in-person meeting will take place in Brussels where the mentors and mentees will be united, March 7, 2024.
Join the launch of the exploratory group on Equality, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion (ECDI)
In today’s rapidly evolving research landscape, the need for fostering equality, culture, diversity and inclusion (ECDI) within academia has never been more pronounced. For this reason, this new exploratory group is the initiative aimed at promoting a more inclusive and diverse research management and administration community within EARMA. The upcoming event, March 5, 2024, will showcase a range of topics falling under the umbrella term of EDI, for example mental health, diversity in leadership, intercultural communication, understanding and handling large and varied research partnerships, but also issues connected with the debate on the Global North versus Global South, neuro and physical diversity, internationalisation of our values on diversity, among the main ones. However, many more topics can be suggested by you and included into this range so to become the common ground for all of us to engage ourselves with in this exploratory group. You can add your name to our expression of interest form today and we will contact you with further details on how to get involved. Sign-up now.
The past, present and future of professional development of research management
The evolution and significance of research management and administration has come a long way in the past two decades. Research management has emerged as a prominent and important profession in the research and innovation ecosystem. Therefore, our aim is to explore initiatives and projects that have led to the empowerment and emancipation of research management professionals to be able to contribute to the success of science and the impact of research. Through this presentation, we aim to inspire continued growth and excellence in research management by nurturing professional development and advocating for the recognition that it rightfully deserves within the research community. Join us for this webinar January 16, 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET. Register now.
EARMA ERION and Open Science thematic group meetings take place in Brussels
On November 2023 the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators, EARMA, hosted a collaborative event in Brussels featuring the Ethics and Research Integrity Officers Network, known as ERION, and Open Science discussions. The event brought together speakers from different fields to address pressing ethical challenges and implications in research. It was a great opportunity to delve deeper into the topic, learn from experts, and exchange point of views with colleagues from other institutions. Read more.
Equipping your teams to increase funding successes
Learn how you can leverage connections between funder data, previously awarded grants, and researcher profiles to better inform your proposals and your funding strategies. Secure more funding and strengthen your teams with less effort using unique funding insights derived from an integrated suite of solutions (Web of Science, Pivot-RP, and InCites Benchmarking & Analytics). Discover and analyse linked, curated data that reveals connections between awarded grants, funders, research outputs, and currently available funding opportunities to increase your chances of success. This webinar takes place January 29, 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET. Register now.
PRIDE Conference 2024
In doctoral education, AI’s impact extends beyond research and academic writing, potentially impacting the way in which research-based training will be shaped and organised in the future. While the essence of PhD programmes revolves around cultivating “creative, critical, autonomous, and responsible intellectual risk-takers”, the question looms: will AI enhance or undermine this objective? Furthermore, AI’s impact reaches into recruitment processes in academia and beyond. Will it cast a shadow of uncertainty on future career prospects of PhD graduates? And finally, how will AI affect the role of professionals in doctoral education? Join the PRIDE 2024 conference in Zurich, April 3 and 4, 2024, for a thought-provoking exploration of these pivotal questions. Register here.
