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Basutli Ramontshonyana (RAP), University of Botswana, Botswana “Being recognised by the International Professional Recognition Council is an acknowledgement of my expertise and dedication in the field of research administration as well as ethics. This is an acknowledgement of the years of hard work, skills and knowledge that I have acquired to excel in my role […]

Amma Afumwaa Appah (RMP), University of Ghana, Ghana “Research management and administration has, thus far, been an interesting career journey. Having acquired this noble profession through serendipity, I have worked hard, learning on the job, and have come to appreciate its importance in higher education and as a career path worth pursuing. Gaining this professional

The IPRC is excited to announce that ten more professionals have been awarded professional designations in July 2023. This brings the total count of IPRC recognised professionals to 50. Notably, during this round, the first applicant from a research management association outside of Africa was recognised. The IPRC extends a special word of congratulations to

The INORMS 2023 Conference in Durban, South Africa (30 May – 2 June 2023) offered an excellent opportunity for the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC) to engage with the research management community and other stakeholders through various activities. Below is a summary of the key activities hosted by the IPRC Secretariat during INORMS. Support from

Nana Oye Akuffo was awarded the Research Management Professional (RMP) designation by the IPRC in October 2022. She shares her career journey and what inspired her to apply for professional recognition. Nana Oye Akuffo is a Senior Research Development Officer at the University of Ghana’s Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID). She is the

The IPRC was established as an autonomous body of expert research managers and administrators representing the African and international research management community. The IPRC Secretariat is hosted by the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA). The purpose of the IPRC is to: To ensure continuity, the terms of the newly appointed members shall

The clock is ticking… Are you polishing off your application for professional recognition? Please remember the deadline for the first round of applications for professional recognition of research managers and administrators is 31 March 2023.   View the call for application in English / French / Portuguese and visit the IPRC website for more information.   Contact the IPRC Secretariat for support:                Technical

Patience Okpoti was awarded the Research Administration Professional (RAP) designation by the IPRC in November 2022. She shares her career journey and what inspired her to apply for professional recognition. Patience Okpoti is a Research Development Officer in the Pre-and Post-Award Services Team at the University of Ghana’s Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID). She

Laura Khumalo is the first research administrator to be awarded the Research Administration Professional (RAP) designation by the IPRC. Laura is a Research Administrator at the Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a member of the Southern African Research and Innovation

O Conselho Internacional de Reconhecimento Profissional (IPRC) tem o prazer de anunciar o próximo convite para inscrições para o Programa de Reconhecimento Profissional para Gestão e Administração de Investigação (RMA). O IPRC é o resultado dos esforços contínuos da Associação de Gestão de Investigação e Inovação da África Austral (SARIMA) em parceria com as outras