Of course, the core task of CRCs is performing research.  In CRCs a number of actors and institutions are involved, calling for the management of research.  Therefore, research management issues play a key role both in the board/steering committee of a CRC and in the management unit.

• Board and Administrative Personnel should be experienced in Research Management
• The CRC should have processes for strategic decision-making concerning research agendas, e.g.,
  • is an annual process for work planning needed?
  • how should partners be involved?
  • is a “demand-driven research agenda” desired? How can it be realized?
• Be familiar (and agree) with Intellectual Property issues, i.e.,
  • IP protection procedures
  • laboratory notebook practices
  • IP sub-board
  • publications protocol

• Continuously develop your research management skills, e.g., by

• State-of-the-Art Monitoring
• Foresight review exercises