Novel model for research management and research funding acquisition in life sciences

We will develop a new line of investigation in research funding acquisition, specifically, on how increasing heterogeneity and complexity in this area affect contemporary research funding in life sciences. We will employ a detailed knowledge of the national and international research landscape to develop institutional-level studies on research strategy.

The overarching objective is to develop a novel model for research management and research funding acquisition in life sciences. The specific objectives are:
i) identify emerging needs and opportunities using an analytical approach to science policy;
ii) conflicting top-down and bottom-up approaches to research funding and their impact of research outputs and careers
iii) access various collaborative models with diverse stakeholders’ groups at the national and international level;
iv) develop a state-of-the-art framework for strategy development;
v) develop and monitor the competitiveness and performance indicators.

2030 Agenda: The achievement of the project’s results, namely developing a novel model for research management and research funding acquisition in life sciences, may have a broader and lasting impact, if transposed to to other institutions and scenarios.

It will contribute to attaining the Goal 3 – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages and the Goal 9 - target 9.5. Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending.

Novel model for research management and research funding acquisition in life sciences