Management of Research

 

TII manages research using principles such as:

  • Developing a targeted annual research programme with a clear statement of expected outputs and benefits;
  • A specified Identification and selection process to ensure that the research projects align with TII’s Corporate Strategy;
  • Prioritising individual projects based on current needs and available funds;
  • Procuring research projects on a competitive basis in conjunction with the TII Procurement Sections to ensure transparency and value for money;
  • Ensuring the commission of both short-term research to find solutions for current business needs and fundamental research aimed at longer-term benefits;
  • Ensuring that individual research projects incorporate a dissemination plan to ensure that the conclusions and outputs are relevant to TII and implemented in an effective and timely fashion.

Responsibilities of Research and Standard Division

The Research Programme is managed by the Research and Standards Section. Responsibilities include:

  • Developing the TII Research Strategy
  • Identifying and prioritising topics for the annual research programme
  • Managing research projects with technical advice from TII Specialists
  • Developing relationships with stakeholders and research providers
  • Communicating research activities to the TII Board, staff, and stakeholders
  • Maintaining contact with EU and national research initiatives
  • Collaborating with international organisations like CEDR

Procurement

TII commissions research projects based on openness, transparency, fairness, and competitiveness. Topics are identified by TII staff and procured through competitive calls for proposals, adhering to corporate procurement processes. Alternative procurement methods require Director approval

Performance Indicators

Progress of the Research Programme is monitored by the TII Audit Committee, based on the following indicators:

  • Number of projects commissioned
  • Number of projects delivered
  • Number of reports and papers published
  • Quality of research and research outputs
  • Communication of Research outputs
  • Implementation of research outputs

Communication

The TII website publicises the Research Programme, with promotion through journal publications, seminars, and conferences. The Research and Standards Section coordinates communication with assistance from Research Mentors. Updates are prepared biannually and presented to the TII Board, then disseminated to TII staff via the TII News board and internal web systems.