Abstract
Research management includes a broad range of professionals supporting researchers to achieve
excellence in research. For the purpose of this co-creation exercise, Research Managers (RMs) are to
be considered as broad as possible including: research policy advisers, research managers, financial
support staff, data stewards, research infrastructure operators, knowledge transfer officers, business
developers, knowledge brokers, innovation managers, etc. For simplicity, we use the term research
management but this exercise covers also other terms such as research support, research
management and administration, professionals at the interface of science and other terms which are
used as the norm in the national landscapes across Europe. The RM Roadmap Knowledge and Community Platform (KCP) brings research managers together to
shape the future of the profession and support the strengthening of an inclusive research management
community in Europe. The KCP is a place where research managers share their views and introduce
issues for discussion in a solution-focused endeavor. RM Roadmap Ambassadors lead the discussions
for each country on the Knowledge and Community Platform, supported by national and regional RM
networks.
