Administration – much maligned but very necessary

By Martin Kirk. There is a “right” amount of administration in every organization that provides the appropriate level of support for the core mission of the business. This maxim is true of the administration of research.
At a university, the right level ensures that we comply with regulations and terms of grants and that friction-free systems for managing applications and grants are in place.  At the funding agencies, the right level ensures well-run programs, workable policies and terms, and excellent adjudication processes and support through the application process. In administration, the quality and effectiveness of the people involved add value. Read more...