| Title: |
A Framework for the Management of Research and Innovation Projects in Academic Settings |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Santos, José M. R. C. A. (ORCID 0000-0003-2103-4085); Varela, Carolina (ORCID 0000-0002-4804-2950); Martínez-Galán, Enrique (ORCID 0000-0001-9321-9105) |
| Source: |
Journal of Research Administration. Fall 2022 53(2):60-84. |
| Availability: |
Society of Research Administrators International. 500 North Washington Street Suite 300, Falls Church, VA 22046. Tel: 703-741-0140; Fax: 703-741-0142; e-mail: membership@srainternational.org; Web site: https://www.srainternational.org/resources/journal |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
25 |
| Publication Date: |
2022 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Research Administration; Program Administration; Higher Education; Innovation; Objectives; Standards; Risk Management; Organizational Learning; Program Effectiveness |
| ISSN: |
1539-1590 |
| Abstract: |
The contemporary complex settings under which research and innovation (R&I) activities are executed in academic institutions calls for the definition of suitable management and administration approaches. To this end, (1) the existing literature on the management of R&I projects in the academia is reviewed; (2) major specificities of R&I projects are discussed; (3) recent trends in project management are addressed; and (4) a specific framework for the management of R&I projects in higher education is proposed. The proposed management framework is defined in eight pillars, namely: (1) clarification of scope and goals; (2) use of standards; (3) scalability and flexibility; (4) workflow modelling; (5) use of tools, techniques and templates; (6) existence of a "project board" or similar; (7) adequate risk management; and (8) organizational learning. The authors argue that it should be seen as a practical tool for university managers and administrators to apply a structured and comprehensive overview of key action areas that will increase the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of R&I project management and administration in academic contexts. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1362096 |
| Database: |
ERIC |