EARMA granting programme

Description of the programme / policy

EARMA operates a number of funding schemes to support its objectives. All the programmes have three underlying objectives: 1) The training of research administrators; 2) xchange of best practice between research administration systems; 3) Enhancing international research collaboration through building strong links between research administration systems.

Main objective of the programme/policy

EARMA promotes Research Management and Administration as a recognised profession. As such, a key activity for EARMA is its Professional Development programme for research managers and administrators (RMAs).

Specific objective of the programme/policy

EARMA financially supports the participation of RMAs in Early-Stage Research Administrators Masterclass (ESRAM), designed for people who have recently moved into research administration (RA) roles (0-2 years of experience). RA roles can be in central support units, faculties, institutes, RPOs funding agencies or within specific funded projects.