FORTRAMA – Network for Research and Transfer Management


FORTRAMA is the association of German-speaking research and transfer managers. We bring together over 1,500 experts working in the fields of research management, knowledge and technology transfer, promoting young talent and third-party funding management at universities, colleges and non-university research institutions.

Our activities:

Since 2003, we have been organising professional exchanges in this still young field of work. Our services include:

  • Annual conference: Once a year, the central platform for networking and professional discussion
  • Working groups: Collegial exchange on specific topics in research and transfer management
  • Continuing education events: Training courses for professional development
  • Online platform: fortrama.net as a coordination and communication hub

Networking across borders:

We cooperate with national partners such as the DFG, the Volkswagen Foundation, TransferAllianz, the Centre for Science Management and the Centre for Higher Education Development. Internationally, we are affiliated with sister organisations in Europe (EARMA) and worldwide (INORMS, NCURA).

FORTRAMA provides a space for the exchange of experience and knowledge transfer in a professional field where formal structures are still being established. Both personal membership and institutional sponsorship are possible.