AI for Research Management Bootcamp Brings Together Experts in Lisbon

From May 26–28, Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon) hosted the AI for Research Management Bootcamp — a hybrid event that welcomed 50 participants from Técnico, DTU – Technical University of Denmark, and Technische Universität Berlin.

The three-day programme, led by Avi Staiman (Academic Language Experts), focused on the practical application of generative AI in research management. Topics included:

· Grant writing and proposal development
· Data privacy and policy compliance
· Research communication using AI tools

Sessions combined hands-on training with interactive discussions, fostering collaboration across institutions.

One highlight was the use of a custom GPT to transform the group photo into a team of superheroes — a creative moment that captured the spirit of the bootcamp.

Special thanks to Sofia Duarte, Sofia Aires Martins, and Ana Azevedo for their outstanding organization.

This event was funded by the European Union through the European Research Executive Agency (REA). The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the REA.