Santos, José M.R.C.A.Varela, CarolinaMartínez-Galán, Enrique2023-03-222023-03-222022Santos, José M.R.C.A.; Varela, Carolina; Martínez-Galán, Enrique (2022). A framework for the management of research and innovation projects in academic settings. Journal of Research Administration. ISSN 1539-1590. 53:2, p. 60–841539-1590http://hdl.handle.net/10198/27937The contemporary complex settings under which research and innovation (R&I) activities are executed in academic institutions calls for the definition of suitable management and administration approaches. To this end, (1) the existing literature on the management of R&I projects in the academia is reviewed; (2) major specificities of R&I projects are discussed; (3) recent trends in project management are addressed; and (4) a specific framework for the management of R&I projects in higher education is proposed. The proposed management framework is defined in eight pillars, namely: (i) clarification of scope and goals; (ii) use of standards; (iii) scalability and flexibility; (iv) workflow modelling; (v) use of tools, techniques and templates; (vi) existence of a “project board” or similar; (vii) adequate risk management; and (viii) organizational learning. The authors argue that it should be seen as a practical tool for university managers and administrators to apply a structured and comprehensive overview of key action areas that will increase the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of R&I project management and administration in academic contexts.engHigher educationThird missionResearchInnovation administrationProject managementManagement frameworkjournal article2573-7104