Softskills

Enrollment Key: Retreat25MU

Many elements of research management are important part of the researcher’s skillset, as presented in the European Competence Framework (ResearchComp). Already the first competence area refers to “Managing Research” – mobilizing resources, managing projects, understanding research evaluation or open access. But other competence areas also involve management – “Making and Impact” through dissemination and knowledge transfer, “Working with Others” with team leadership or strategic networking, or “Managing Research Tools” including research data or intellectual property.

With the increasing professionalisation of research management, it is also important to understand the role of specialized research management professionals both for future collaboration and as a potential career path. Specialized research managers enhance the efficiency of R&I systems by taking specialized tasks, allowing researchers to focus on their core missions. Their work enhances policy alignment, impact and knowledge transfer, helps acquire and manage resources, facilitates governance and institutional development, ensures adherence to financial, ethical and legal requirements, and fosters interoperability and flexibility.

The online self-paced course is designed to help researchers manage their work more effectively, increase its impact, and to efficiently collaborate with research managers in their institutional systems.