RMA Academy 1: Foundation Training

6 – 10 October 2025

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CEITEC Masaryk University

Target audience: New or early-career RMAs
Competency levels addressed: Foundational to early Intermediate

This workshop will focus on professionals who are new to the field or have recently joined a grant office or research support team. The programme will introduce the research ecosystem, funding mechanisms, ethics, data management, communication, and key personal attributes such as time and stress management. Using RM-Comp as a reference point, participants will begin to build their individual development plans and establish baseline competence for future growth.

Programme

Day	Focus Area	Sessions (Learning Objectives
Mon	Mon RM-Comp & Self-Assessment	Understand the RM-Comp framework Reflect on one’s own competencies Map personal development path Set goals for the week
Tue	Research Project Lifecycle (Pre-Award)	Identify funding sources and opportunities Support proposal preparation & budgeting Navigate funder guidelines Facilitate successful submissions
Wed	Research Project Lifecycle (Post-Award)	Understand project initiation and reporting Manage financial compliance Support deliverables & milestones Liaise with funders & partners
Thu	Communication & Stakeholder Management	Develop communication strategies Build partnerships & trust Engage academic & non-academic stakeholders Handle difficult conversations
Fri	Personal Effectiveness	Prioritisation, time, and stress management Conflict resolution Strategic planning & decision-making Final reflection and evaluation

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