Why Research Management Matters

Research is supported by more than ideas and scientific expertise. Behind effective research activities are people and processes that help institutions plan projects, coordinate partnerships, manage resources, support researchers, and navigate funding opportunities.

Research management brings these activities together. It helps create the conditions in which researchers and institutions can develop their capabilities, collaborate with others, and pursue their research objectives.

For Universities of Applied Sciences, strengthening research management offers an opportunity to develop institutional support that reflects their specific needs, missions, and research environments.

Supporting Institutional Capacity

Strong research-management capacity can help institutions coordinate research activities, develop partnerships, and support the people responsible for turning research ambitions into practical action.

This involves more than administrative processes. It also includes professional skills, clearly defined responsibilities, effective collaboration, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Understanding the needs of research managers and their institutions is an important step towards identifying where further development and support may be valuable.

The Role of REMAP

REMAP is a Horizon Europe project focused on strengthening research management in Universities of Applied Sciences across Europe.

The project addresses research-management roles, professional capabilities, institutional support, and opportunities for collaboration. Its activities include mapping needs, developing role frameworks, supporting training and capacity building, and exploring institutional approaches through pilot activities.

By focusing on these areas, REMAP aims to contribute to the continued development and professionalisation of research management.

Looking Ahead

Strengthening research management is an ongoing process that benefits from shared knowledge, institutional commitment, and collaboration between professionals and organisations.

Through its work, REMAP aims to support this process and contribute to a stronger research-management ecosystem across Europe.

Discover more: Explore the REMAP project activities and follow the Project Results section for resources as they become available.