Research Lifecycle Mapping Project

<p dir="ltr">This talk was presented at the <a href="https://figshare.manchester.ac.uk/projects/University_of_Manchester_Open_Research_Conference_2025/248774" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">University of Manchester Open Research Conference</a>, 9-10 June 2025.</p><p dir="ltr">The Research Lifecycle Mapping Project (RLMP) is designed to enhance research support at the university by thoroughly documenting current processes, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing actionable solutions. This project aims to foster a more open and transparent research environment, which is crucial for advancing scholarly communications.</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">Objectives</p><ul><li>Understand the current state of research lifecycle processes to gain a comprehensive view of existing workflows.</li><li>Identify barriers to efficiency and collaboration, ensuring that all obstacles are clearly recognized and addressed.</li><li>Develop recommendations to streamline workflows and enhance resource allocation, promoting a more effective and transparent research process.</li></ul><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Benefits</p><ul><li>Optimised processes to reduce delays and duplication, leading to more efficient research activities.</li><li>Improved communication and collaboration across teams, fostering a culture of openness and shared knowledge.</li><li>A stronger foundation for delivering world-class research, supported by transparent and well-documented processes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">By focusing on these objectives, the RLMP will not only improve the efficiency of research operations but also enhance the openness and transparency of scholarly communications. This will ensure that research findings are more accessible and that the research process itself is more understandable and accountable to all stakeholders.</p>