Management of Research Infrastructures: A South African Funding Perspective / by Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl, Sepo Hachigonta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ramoutar-Prieschl, Rakeshnie, Author.

Hachigonta, Sepo, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geophysics.

Geophysics/Geodesy.

Local Subjects:

Geophysics/Geodesy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XX, 103 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2020.

Place of Publication:

Cham Springer Nature 2020

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

This open access book provides an overview of the building blocks necessary for managing, steering and guiding the establishment of a research infrastructure (RI). It offers valuable insights into RI investment, access and management at the academic, grants management, agency and policy level, and serves as a useful guide for the research community, students, and those in the private sector wishing to understand the approaches and opportunities involved in the establishment, maintenance and management of research infrastructure platforms. Presenting a holistic view of RI investment and granting cycles from a South African perspective, the book’s target audience includes those working in science diplomacy, policymaking and science grants councils (especially in Africa) as well as funders and donors. .

Contents:

Background

Classification of RI Investment Areas in South Africa

Process for Awarding RI Grants

Condition of Grant Award

Skills Required for Managing Research Equipment

Monitoring, Evaluation and Risk Management

The Sustainable Management of Research Equipment

Conclusion

Annexures.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

3-030-37281-2

OCLC:

1143634927