Theme
Compliance = Quality Research
Sub-themes
- Building A Sustainable Compliance Culture
- Managing International Research Collaborations
- Role Of Due Diligence In Building Compliance Systems
- Ethics And Regulatory Standards For Quality Research
- Safeguarding The Financial Integrity Of Projects
- Mentorship and Continuous Development Of Research Managers
Workshop Sessions
Workshop 1
Research Operations and Project Management
Reasons for Attending: Many research projects primarily operate within complex administrative, financial and regulatory environments. For effective research administration, there is an essential requirement of competencies in project planning, coordination, budgeting, compliance and risk management. In response, this workshop creates foundational knowledge on managing full research projects.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is most suited for newly employed and early-career research administrators, including research officers, grant administrators, project assistants, and junior academics needed in project coordination.
Benefits of Attending: Participants acquire practical skills for research project management, financial reporting, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The workshop maximizes efficiency, accountability and project success.
Workshop 2
Impact Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Systems
Reasons for Attending: Many research funders require evidence of impact and accountability on respective projects. This project thus, equips participants with skills to design impacting projects and how to effectively implement monitoring and evaluation systems.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is most suitable for mid-career research administrators, programme managers, monitoring and evaluation officers,and academics responsible for outcome reporting.
Benefits of Attending: Candidates attain skills in results-oriented management, impact assessment, and data-driven decision-making which strengthens reporting quality and future funding opportunities.
Workshop 3
Strategic Leadership and Career Development
Reasons for Attending: The development in research demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and policy alignment. This workshop focuses in developing senior-level leadership and long-term research strategy.
Who Should Attend: The workshop is suitable for senior research administrators, directors of research, heads of research units, principal investigators and institutional leaders.
Benefits of Attending: Participants enhance leadership capacity, strategic thinking, and career development, contributing to institutional sustainability and effective research governance.
Workshop 4
Workshop 4: Horizon Europe Framework Programme
Reasons for Attending: Horizon Europe is one of the most competitive international research funding programs. This workshop provides essential knowledge on its structure, funding instruments, and proposal requirements.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is most suitable for mid-career and senior research administrators, grants managers, principal investigators and, research leaders in international collaborations.
Benefits of Attending: Candidates shall acquire knowledge in proposal development, consortium building, and compliance requirements, enhancing institutional competitiveness for international research funding.
Date
11h - 14th May, 2026
Location
Abuja, Nigeria
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