Dissemination
What CARDEA Academy is about
Check us Out! : Welcome to our video on the CARDEA Academy which is part of the groundbreaking research project CARDEA which enhances the evolving profession of Research Managers! Discover how CARDEA is shaping the future of research manangement through training and development, policy and a competence framework - working to empower research managers in the European Research Area
- CARDEA : https://youtu.be/aUTDvI1MuKo
For more on the CARDEA Academy please see: CARDEA Academy | University College Cork
Workshops and Events
CARDEA ACADEMY - Career Framework for Research Managers - 25th September 2023
As part of the CARDEA Academy, we presented plans for the design of a Career Framework for Research Managers to the EU Research Manager Community. With over 160 participants, the event included one presentation on the Framework by Mary Kate O'Regan, one presentation on the definition of Research Management by Virág Zsár (RM ROADMAP) and focus groups where we collected feedback.
As you may be aware, there is currently a lack of career structures for Research Managers, and Europe does not have an acknowledged Research Manager (RM) career framework with accompanying competencies and training. Despite the presence of professionals fulfilling this role across Europe, it remains invisible from a policy perspective. This is evident from the findings of the CARDEA Survey. You can access the survey report at this link.
CARDEA, funded by Horizon Europe, is dedicated to Research Managers in the European Research Area. One of our primary goals is to establish an interoperable career framework that can be adopted by all member states. Our objective is to develop a "blueprint" that national agencies and governments can utilize to shape the role of Research Managers within their respective countries.
The framework encompasses:
- Profile descriptions for RM 1 to RM 4
- Competency Proficiency Levels
- Core Competencies
- Training indicators
You can download the latest draft of the CARDEA framework from this link.
You can download the questions asked in the breakout rooms here Break out room questions
Event Details:
Chair of the session Dr Conor O’Carroll
The CARDEA Framework for Research Managers by Mary Kate O’Regan (CARDEA) - RM Framework Presentation Slides
Research Management: The Quest for Terminology and Definition by Virág Zsár (RM ROADMAP) - RM Definition Presentation Slides
Focus groups
Closing discussion
RM Comp Video:
CARDEA 6 minute Video on RM Comp can be viewed at this link CARDEA RM COMP
Partner Presentations
| Date | CARDEA Partner(s) | Presentation | Images |
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| Rome, Tor Vergata University 27 September 2022 |
Francesca Spigarelli UNIMC Barbara Chiucconi UNIMC Erica Feliziani UNIMC |
"Il ruolo dei Erasmus+ Project FoRMAtion: Innovative and Smart Module for Potential Research Managers and Administrators in Higher Education |
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| Online event 16 November 2022 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC | "Connecting Research Manager Communities" Connecting Research Manager Communities - Presentation Slides ARMA UK 2022 Conference - Connecting Communities: Building Resilience and Value in an Evolving International Research Ecosystem |
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| Madrid March 2023 |
Eduard Balbuena CERCA Lluis Rovira Pato CERCA |
CARDEA event at the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas) The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry for Science and Innovation and the European Commission. The CARDEA project and the elements of the project that are of interest for ERA Action 17 were presented to over 100 attendees. |
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| Brussels 16 March 2023 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC | "Anna is a Research Manager" ERA Action 17 Ad hoc Workshop Anna is a Research Manager - Presentation Slides Following this presentation the CARDEA Survey Report was sent to the European Commission for review |
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| Prague 25 April 2023 |
Eduard Balbuena CERCA Lluis Rovira Pato CERCA |
"Research Management Momentum in the ERA: a Key for Success in Top Research" EARMA Conference - Panel Research Management Momentum in the ERA: Action 17, RM Roadmap and CARDEA |
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| Budapest 10 May 2023 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC Barbara Chiucconi UNIMC Erica Feliziani UNIMC |
The CARDEA Career Framework for Research Managers ERA Action 17 Ad hoc Workshop |
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| Budapest 10 May 2023 |
Eduard Balbuena CERCA | "Career Acknowledgement for Research Managers Delivering for the European Area" RM Roadmap Ambassador Meeting |
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| Brno, Masaryk University 11 May 2023 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC | Research Managers' Careers in the Czech Republic and across the ERA HR Excellence in Research Meeting (#HRS4R) Czech Association of Research Managers and Administrators (#CZARMA) Meeting |
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| Newry 7 June 2023 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC | "Anna is a Research Manager" Future View of the Research Ecosystem & the Changes it Signals for Research Support Career Pathways - All-Island Research Excellence Network (AIREN) event |
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| Rostock, University of Rostock 15 June 2023 |
Mihaela Albu UPB | "Career Acknowledgement for Research Managers" 34th KoWi Annual Conference - EU R&I Funding Kooperationsstelle EU der Wissenschaftsorganisationen (KoWi) Career Acknowledgement for Research Managers - Presentation Slides |
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| Zagreb 15 June 2023 |
Ivona Peternel UNIPU | "Who are Research Managers? Development of the Network of Research Managers Obzor Europa (Horizon Europe) Conference Organised by the Ministry of Science and Education and the Agency for Mobility and Programs of the European Union Link to conference page (in Croatian) Conference programme (in Croatian) |
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| Barcelona 18 June 2023 |
Eduard Balbuena CERCA | Professionalising Research Management in Catalonia 11a Trobada de gestors/es de projectes europeus a Catalunya |
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| Dublin 6 July 2023 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC |
Higher Education Authority Ireland Research Futures Event Research Futures | Policy | Higher Education Authority (hea.ie) National Roll Out of the Odyssey Programme to PhD Students in Irish Third Level
The HEA launched the national rollout of the Odyssey Programme to HEIs at the event. Research Manager careers are an important career pathway for PhD's. The career of Research Manager will be specifically highlighted as a career possiblity within the programme.
Link to presentation HEA Presentation Odyssey
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| Online event 27 July 2023 |
Barbara Chiucconi UNIMC Erica Feliziani UNIMC |
Caffè RMA Italian Research Managers Network The Network, created in 2020, aims to enhance and increase awareness of the role and professional potential of "Research Managers" in Italy. |
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| Online event 13 September 2023 |
Paolo Saporito UCC |
"The CARDEA Project" Utrecht Network 8th Research Managers Workshop University of Bergen, Norway |
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| Brussels, Université Libre de Bruxelles 15 September 2023 |
Paolo Saporito UCC |
"Present and future of Research Management Skills" BE-ARMA Live Event 2023 BE-ARMA, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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| Online event 20 September 2023 |
Paolo Saporito UCC |
REINFORCING Network Event The event, organised by the REINFORCING project, focused on Open Responsible Research and Innovation, also considering EDI issues, public engagement and open science.
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| University of Coimbra, Coimbra 25 September 2023 |
Eduard Balbuena CERCA |
O Futuro da Gestão de Ciência em Portugal Encontro Nacional da Plataforma de Interface à Ciência (PIC) Panel: "The Profession of Research Manager in Portugal" |
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| Online event 2 October 2023 |
Paolo Saporito UCC |
The CARDEA Project was presented to the research managers of the MSCA Network. |
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| Online event 10 October 2023 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC |
"Anna is a Research Manager" League of European Research Universities - European Research Project Managers Policy Group Meeting |
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| University of Pula 17 November 2023 |
Ivona Peternel UNIPU |
"Research Managers in the ERA" Horizon Europe Conference
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| Online Event 20 November 2023 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC | "Anna is a Research Manager" Science Foundation Ireland Summit 2023 |
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| Online Event 22 November 2023 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC | "The Initial Phase & Interim Assessment HRS4R INFO DAY |
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| Online Event 15 December 2023 |
Mary Kate O'Regan UCC | ERA TALENT WEBINAR Potential of Research Managers and Administrators (RMAs) within the ERA Presentations focused on the following topics: Overview of CARDEA Project Results of the CARDEA Survey Introduction to the CARDEA Framework RM1 to RM4 Training ecosystem for Research Managers and Administrators (RMAs) Research Management Careers and Their Future Cardea European Research Managers Hub |
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| Online event 06 March 2024 |
Mary Kate O'Regan | Overview of Cardea Project: Research Professionals Network: Demystifying the acronyms: Developing your skills via research networks Bristol Homepage | University of Bristol |
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| In Person 13 March 2024 |
Dr Marilou Ramos Pamplona ULIEGE | "CARDEA Career & Competence Framework for Research Managers" RM Roadmap 2nd Ambassadors’ Meeting, 13 March 2024, Lisbon, Portugal Presentation: CARDEA Lisbon |
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| In Person April 23rd and 24th 2024 |
Mary Kate O'Regan | EARMA Conference Odense Denmark CARDEA Career & Competence Framework for Research Managers |
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| In person event July 10th 2024 |
Dr Lluis Rovira Pato | The professionalization of research support staff: new skills of research managers to face the international challenges of the research and innovation ecosystem Turin - Italy |
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| 1 November 2024 |
Dr Veronique Larosa In person |
NARMA (Norwegian Network for Administration and Research Management) |
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| 12 November 2024 |
Mary Kate O'Regan | Third RM Roadmap Ambassador Meeting |
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CARDEA Project Milestones
| Milestone | Description | Links |
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| 1 Kick-off Meeting UCC 3 June 2022 |
The inaugural CARDEA meeting took place in UCC’s Council Room, where UCC President John O’Halloran opened proceedings followed by a keynote address from Minister for Foreign Affairs & Minister for Defence Mr Simon Coveney TD. The meeting was attended by project partners, European Commission Policy officials and other distinguished guests. The gathering heard from academics, administrative staff, and policy officials over the course of the day, and there were afternoon breakout sessions discussing a number of topics followed by a plenary session which concluded the meeting. | CARDEA Partners Prep Meeting Slides CARDEA Prep Meeting CARDEA Kick-Off Meeting Slides CARDEA Kick-off Slide Deck CARDEA Co-PI Mary Kate O'Regan Presentation Slides CARDEA Kick-off Mary Kate Presentation Worksheet circulated to all parters in Consortium for Capturing ideas CARDEA Worksheet for Consortium |
| 2 Consortium Agreement |
Consortium Agreement signed by all partners. Copy of clean document with institutional authorization from each partner circulated to the Cardea team on 2nd Aug 2022. | No link to consortium agreement. |
| 3. Partner Consortium Meeting Pula Croatia May 2024 |
This report includes the participants, guests, agenda, minutes, presentations and photographs from our meeting in Pula Crotia. | |
| 6 Agreed Research Design |
This report on the Agreed Research Design outlines experimental methodologies for CARDEA research. The report details the validated method for all CARDEA research activities, including the questionnaires, instruments, data analysis plan, and research questions. Reference is made to relevant literature where appropriate. This is a living document that will be revised during the project lifecycle. | CARDEA Agreed Research Design |
| 7 Analysis Methodology |
The document reports details of the analyticial methodologies implemented in the creation of the CARDEA Knowledge Base. | CARDEA Analysis Methodology |
| 8 Raw Datasets |
CARDEA OI to permanent storage location of data Raw Data Sets. | Raw Data OI |
| 9 Hub Terms of Reference |
The document outlines the Terms of Reference of the CARDEA Hub. | CARDEA Hub Terms of Reference |
| 10 Hub Working Group |
The document provides details of the CARDEA Hub Working Group. | CARDEA Hub Working Group |
| 11 Study Visits Kick-off |
The document provides a roadmap for future study visits across the consortium, including plans for strategies, priorities and opportunities. | CARDEA Study Visits Plan |
| 12 Public/private Fact-finding Mission Kick-off |
The document outlines CARDEA's plans for the identification of potential industry collaborators and presents guidelines for conducting industry meetings concerning the work of Research Managers in the private sector. | CARDEA Fact Finding Mission Plan |
| 13 CARDEA Summer School |
This report outlines the CARDEA Summer School which focussed on the HR Excellence in Research Award and the role of Research Managers delivering the award for their organisations within the European Research Area. | CARDEA Summer School Report |
| 14 CARDEA EDI Profiles and Factsheets |
According to the CARDEA survey, the RM’s role is not only administrative and research-orientated - RM's are often responsible for EDI. We hope these fact sheets will assist you. |
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| 16 Draft RM Charter (Concordant) |
The European Charter for Research Managers is a set of principles designed to establish and promote the development of professional and rewarding careers in research management, thereby supporting excellence in research and innovation across the European Research Area (ERA). | Charter for Research Managers |
| 17 Giving Back Programme |
CARDEA Gives Back is making a significant impact in the research manager community by offering free micro-credential training to Research Managers in the European Research Area (ERA). This initiave aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of research managers, enabling them to better perform in their roles. By providing these valuable training resources at no cost, CARDEA is fostering a more knowledgeable and capable workforce, ultimately contributing to the advancement of research and innovation across Europe. This program not only empowers individuals but also strengthens the overall research infrastructure, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development. | Milestone Giving Back |
| 18 CARDEA Virtual Learning Environment | The document provides a report on the establishment of the CARDEA Virtual Learning Environment. | CARDEA Virtual Learning Environment |
| 20 CARDEA Website & Visual Identity |
The CARDEA website is the key online platform of the project. Updates on the progress of the project will be regularly published on the website. | Website and Visual Identity |
RM Comp Video
Welcome to our 6-minute video on the RM Comp Competence Framework. In this short presentation, we'll introduce you to RM Comp, an innovative competence framework designed specifically for research managers. This framework aims to standardise and identify the skills and capabilities of research management professionals, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle the dynamic and complex nature of research management.
We will start by outlining the core components of RM Comp, explaining how it defines and categorises the essential competencies required for effective research management. You'll learn about the key areas of expertise covered, including project management, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, ethical compliance and many more.
By the end of this presentation, you'll have a clear understanding of how RM Comp works. Thank you for joining us, and let's get started!
CARDEA 6 minute Video on RM Comp can be viewed at this link RM Comp
You can download the latest version of RM Comp here Knowledge Space
Please Note
RM Comp is currently a living document and so is updated regularly.