Project management - Research project management, RPM
Coordinate large externally funded collaborative research projects, RPM (Research Project Management)
Professional development for administrative research project managers – take the step towards larger and more successful projects!
The Research Support Office offers a training programme tailored for those who manage, lead and coordinate collaborative research projects. The course provides development in methods and tools for the effective management and coordination of research projects involving multiple partners.
In the ever-increasing administrative burden associated with the implementation of externally funded collaborative research projects, the role of the Research Project Manager (RPM) is becoming an increasingly important support to the scientific project leader (Principal Investigator, PI).
Administrative research project management (RPM) involves the proactive planning, implementation and monitoring of research projects to ensure they are delivered efficiently, on time, within budget and in line with defined objectives. This includes managing resources, timelines, collaborations and risks that may arise during the research process, as well as coordinating a consortium distributed across multiple organisations and countries, for example in projects funded by the EU.
The RPM role complements that of the coordinating PI, who leads the vision and the scientific, engineering and developmental aspects of the project.
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the RPM role in collaborative research projects. Participants will gain knowledge on how to build upon and adapt basic project management principles to collaborative research projects, taking into account the specific conditions that apply, for example, to EU-funded projects.
Target group
The course is aimed at early-career researchers who will be administering (leading or supporting the project leader) large externally funded collaborative research projects involving multiple partners.
Prerequisites
Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of project management.
Course content
Digital learning: Theory and methods in research project management, as well as adaptations to the day-to-day work of an RPM at KTH.
Three complementary thematic workshops (approx. 2–2.5 hours per workshop) focusing on exercises, discussion and group reflection on the application of RPM.
Workshops:
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The chaotic project start
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The first project period has ended
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Consortium turmoil and project conclusion
Course certificate
To receive a course certificate, full attendance at the workshops and successful completion of all assignments in Canvas are required.
Contact
Course leader: Daniel Vare, Research Support Office – for questions regarding course content.
For questions regarding course registration, please contact HR Staff Development at personalutveckling@kth.se.