About DARMA
The purpose of DARMA is to support Danish research through the professionalisation of research administration in Denmark. DARMA is relevant for any individual with a professional interest in support, administration, and management of research, who wishes to increase or improve their professional skills and build networks with dedicated colleagues and peers in Denmark and around the world.
Values
- A strong, vibrant community of volunteers
- Promoting quality and best practice
- Informality and transparency
- Inclusivity, equality, and collaboration
Vision
DARMA is committed to support and enhance the excellence of Danish research by providing a platform for an internationally connected community of research management and administration professionals who operate at the highest standards and continually develop their skills and expertise.
Mission
DARMA aims to promote professional development and growth and to identify and advance best practices in research management, administration, and knowledge exchange. We do this through:
- Creating and nourishing a strong, inclusive, and collaborative network of research management professionals at all levels through personal relationships and professional collaborations.
- Facilitating knowledge transfer and promotion of best practice in research management and administration.
- Encouraging and supporting volunteer engagement and innovation to ensure that DARMA continues to stay relevant for its members and adapts to changes in a dynamic research and innovation landscape.
International collaboration
DARMA collaborates with a number of international associations (Sister organisations). Feel free to reach out to them directly or contact the DARMA Secretariat to do it on your behalf. DARMA members has been active volunteers in some of those, making them our closest collaborators, these are:
INORMS
As a DARMA member you are also an INORMS member and can receive discounts through the INORMS Sister Association Reciprocal Benefit Strategy (ISARBS).
EARMA
EARMA is the Pan-European association. Many DARMA members have an EARMA membership through their home institution which has an institutional membership
Strategic Priorities
To ensure the delivery of its mission to its members, DARMA will be guided by the following strategic priorities:
Creating communities of practice and platforms for collaboration
DARMA provides diverse online and in-person formats to support the formation of communities of practice and further collaboration between members.
Supporting career development and best practice
DARMA supports career development of the individual and knowledge transfer between experienced members and new research management and administration professionals.
Relevance and engagement of volunteers
DARMA must stay relevant for its members and encourage as well as support the active involvement of volunteers.
Internationalisation
With the increasing internationalisation of research and best practice within research management and administration, DARMA will participate actively in sister societies and support conference participation and study tours.
Innovation in research management
DARMA responds to changes in an ever more complex research and innovation sector and its rapidly changing regulatory and financial landscape by supporting emerging areas of professional practice and expertise.
What We Do
Professional development for research managers is a dynamic process, and DARMA offers a range of possibilities at different levels of engagement, with the purpose to enable members to optimize their career development. Below are examples of activities and benefits for DARMA members.
Annual Meeting
and General Assembly
DARMA’s Annual Meeting (AM) and General Assembly is held every year and is the hub of DARMA’s activities. DARMA’s Annual Meeting is the premier Danish event for networking with peers.
Online and in-person events
Throughout the year DARMA hosts and advertise relevant events to the DARMA members
Communications
News and Events of relevant to the members are published on the website. From time to time the President or the board members will send an e-mail to members with news from our profession.
Stipends
DARMA offers stipends for members to support participation online or in-person at conferences and events on Research Management and Administration.