Management of research infrastructures : a South African funding perspective / Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl, Sepo Hachigonta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ramoutar-Prieschl, Rakeshnie, author.

Hachigonta, Sepo, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technological innovations--Finance.

Technological innovations.

Technological innovations--Government policy--South Africa.

Technological innovations--Government policy.

South Africa.

Physical Description:

xx, 103 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color charts ; 25 cm

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

[Cham, Switzerland] : Springer, [2020]

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 books 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.

ISBN:

3030372804

9783030372804

3030372839

9783030372835

9783030372811

3030372812

OCLC:

1127749266

Publisher Number:

10.1007/978-3-030-37

Access Restriction:

Open Access.

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