Training and resources
Training sessions and webinars on professional recognition are provided from time to time, and will be announced on the “News” page and through the networks of the professional research management associations.
The following resources are available to assist with the application for professional recognition:
- The Professional Competency Framework (PCF) (High level summary, Full document)
- Webinars:
- Professional Recognition of Research Managers and Administrators – 2019 (English); 2020 (English); 2021 (English); 2022 (English); 2023 (English)
- La reconnaissance professionnelle des gestionnaires et administrateurs de la recherche – 2019 (French); 2023 (French)
- Reconhecimento como profissionais de gestão e administração de investigação – 2023 (Portuguese)
Please also refer to the FAQ’s section.
Useful links:
Accredited Online Short Courses in Research Management (https://www.sarima.co.za/events/ )
Postgraduate Diploma in Research Management and Administration (https://www0.sun.ac.za/crest/students/pgd-rma/ )
Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) (www.sarima.co.za )
West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) (https://warima.org/ )
Central African Research and Innovation Management Association (CARIMA)
East African Research and Innovation Management Association (EARIMA)
Northern African Research and Innovation Management Association (NARIMA) (https://www.facebook.com/narima.initiative/about/ )
Africa Research Management Capacity Strengthening Programme (REMACS Programme Africa) (Africa Research Management Capacity Strengthening Programme | Science for Africa Foundation)