The programme consists of five continuous improvement projects which aim to increase capacity, develop skills, improve internal procedures, enhance the service offered and develop the culture within the directorate as well as one strategic project called ‘Processes and Systems’ which is focused on improving how research grants are managed.
Processes and Systems: Implementing Worktribe to support research grant management
The Processes and Systems project is designed to enhance the pre-award and post-award experience for our colleagues by streamlining the processes and systems used for managing research and innovation projects.
After a thorough evaluation, we have chosen the Worktribe Pre-Award, Contracts, and Post-Award products as our new system solution to support these improved processes. Worktribe is highly recommended across the sector and provides a comprehensive suite of tools for seamless, end-to-end research and innovation management.
Given the scale of this transformation, we will phase in the new processes and systems over the next 12 months. Here are the estimated timelines for the rollout:
- August 2024: Rollout of Worktribe Pre-Award functionality to RIO staff and School approvers, replacing the RX2 approval process.
- End of 2024: Extension of Worktribe Pre-Award functionality to academic colleagues.
- Early 2025: Introduction of Worktribe Contracts functionality.
- Summer 2025: Implementation of Worktribe Post-Award functionality.
For more details about this initiative and other projects under the Reimagining RIO programme, please visit our programme webpages.