Publications from the Network
On this page, you will find publications from the Forschungs- und Transfermanagement e.V. (FORTRAMA) network and its professional community. These articles document developments in the professional field, address topics from working groups, conferences, and projects, and highlight practical experiences in research and transfer management. This compilation is intended to help make knowledge from the network accessible, promote professional exchange, and highlight the diversity of the professional field.
The sections are organized by topic. Within each section, the articles are arranged by content, ranging from general overviews to in-depth analyses. In the “People in the Network” section, the articles are sorted chronologically.
You can find additional recent publications, presentations, and articles from the FORTRAMA network at any time on the online repository Zenodo
The Field of Research Management
- Is Being a Research Officer a Dream Job? – Wolfgang Adamczak, Robert Debusmann, Ellen Krause, Nadine Merkator, International Center for Higher Education Research Kassel, Workshop Report 2007.
- Bridge Between Worlds / The Role of Research Managers at Universities – Judith Theben, Jens-Peter Krüger, DUZ Wissenschaft & Management, 2018.
- The Profession of Research Management and Administration in Germany – Paul Winkler, Jens-Peter Krüger, Katrin Steinack, *The Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World*, 2024.
Career Paths and Professionalization
- New Paths – Oliver Locker-Grütjen, Judith Theben, Holger Impekoven, *DUZ Wissenschaft & Management*, 2018.
- Career Development in Research Management – Maren Zempel-Gino, Anneke Meyer, DUZ Wissenschaft & Management, 2019.
- Networks in Science and Higher Education Management. 1st Lessons Learned Paper of the KaWuM Project – Kerstin Janson, Frank Ziegele, KaWuM Project Team, Lessons Learned Paper, 2020.
Competencies, Tools, and Processes
- Checklist for Research Managers. Competency Profile for Third-Party Funding Management – Third-Party Funding Working Group, FORTRAMA, Guide, 2020.
- Those Who Manage Third-Party Funding Must Comply with Dual Requirements – Dorothea Uhle, DUZ Science & Management, 2018.
- Centrally pooled, accessible locally – Dorothea Uhle, DUZ Wissenschaft & Management, 2018.
Target-Group-Oriented Funding
- A Boost for Postdocs – Sonja Detay, Barbara Schwerdtfeger, DUZ Wissenschaft & Management, 2019.
- How Universities Support the Careers of Researchers – Judith Theben, Oliver Locker-Grütjen, Holger Impekoven, DUZ Wissenschaft & Management, 2018.
- No Easy Task – Ingrid Weidner, DUZ Science & Management, 2019.
- Cooperative Doctoral Programs in North Rhine-Westphalia – At a Turning Point? – Carolin Schuchert, DUZ Science & Management, 2019.
- In Search of an Effective Solution – Holger Fröhlich, Géraldine Kortmann, DUZ Science & Management, 2019.
Transfer, Third Mission, and Commercialization
- Conducting research behind closed doors is not enough – Andreas Burger, Fritz Krieger, DUZ Science & Management, 2018.
- CHECK – Transfer Institutions at German Universities – CHE in collaboration with FORTRAMA e.V. and TransferAllianz e.V., Report / Infographic, 2020.
- Tracking Alumni Startups – Kathleen Vogel, Thomas Lohr, Christian Reinboth, DUZ Science & Management, 2020.
Strategy, Governance, and Framework Conditions
- Identifying and Avoiding False Friends Early On – Elisabeth Holuscha, DUZ Science & Management, 2019.
- “Yes, universities of applied sciences should be granted the right to award doctorates, but …”—Elisabeth Holuscha, DUZ Wissenschaft & Management, 2019.
- Preparing for the Worst-Case Scenario: EU Programs After Brexit—Ruth Maloszek, Kerstin Maurer, Robert Fischer, DUZ Wissenschaft & Management, 2019.
Association, Network, and Conferences
- FORTRAMA Network in Research and Knowledge Transfer Management – Jens-Peter Krüger, Katrin Steinack, Paul Winkler, in: Handbook on Quality in Studies, Teaching, and Research, Berlin 2021
- Funding—But Who and How? – Jens-Peter Krüger, Judith Theben, DUZ Science & Management, 2019.
- Expert Reviews, Panels, or Rolling the Dice? – Benita von Behr, DUZ Science & Management, 2019.
People in the Network
- The Good Spirits Behind the Scenes: Judith Theben – Ingrid Weidner, DUZ CareerLETTER, 2017.
- A Workday Full of Surprises: Judith Theben – Ingrid Weidner, DUZ Science & Management, 2018.
- From Scientist to Service Provider: Daniel Stietenroth – Ingrid Weidner, DUZ Science & Management, 2018.
- Creative Environment: Maren Zempel-Gino – Ingrid Weidner, DUZ Science & Management, 2019.
- The Networker: Anneke Meyer – Ingrid Weidner, DUZ Science & Management, 2019.
- The Excellence Strategist: Holger Impekoven – Ingrid Weidner, DUZ Science & Management, 2019.
- The Curious One: Berit Edlich – Ingrid Weidner, DUZ Science & Management, 2020.