The RM Framework project has been launched to establish framework conditions for training programs dedicated to Research Managers (RMs) across Europe. This initiative aims to support the development of a European qualification system for Research Management, enhancing interoperability and strengthening the profession across the European Research Area.
RM Framework brings together the expertise of 16 organizations to build on past initiatives such as RM Roadmap, CARDEA, EURESTMA, foRMAtion, and BestPrac. The two-year project will deliver key outputs to support Research Managers, including:
- A handbook for developing high-quality training programs for RMs.
- A quality label to certify and standardize RM training programs across Europe.
- Pilot training programs to test and measure their impact on both individuals and institutions.
Beyond training development, RM Framework will conduct impact assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs, ensuring they lead to meaningful improvements in skills, institutional performance, and research success.
To secure long-term sustainability, the project will also introduce a value proposition and business model for the quality label and develop policy recommendations advocating for the recognition of Research Management as a profession. Engaging institutional leaders and policymakers will be a key focus, ensuring that project outcomes contribute to policy discussions at both national and EU levels.
By increasing the availability and standardization of training opportunities, RM Framework will strengthen research-performing organizations, support excellence in research, and enhance access to competitive research and innovation funding. HETFA is leading the work to ensure the maximum outreach by the project and the best use of the results backed by impact assessment and policy recommendations.
The Consortium is coordinated by the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA), Belgium. Partners, associated partners and affiliated entities are as follows:
- Centre for Higher Education (CHE), Germany,
- HÉTFA Research Institute Ltd., Hungary,
- University of Coimbra, Portugal,
- Agency for Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR), Spain,
- Government of Catalonia Department of Research and Universities (DREU), Spain,
- 4EU+ European University Alliance,
- University of Warsaw, Poland,
- Charles University, Czechia,
- Sorbonne University, France,
- University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy,
- Centre for Science Management (ZWM), Germany
- Marie Curie Alumni Association,
- Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
- Technical University of Madrid, UPM, Spain,
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, Romania,
- Czech Association of Research Managers and Administrators (CZARMA), Czechia.
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