Transitioning to Research Grants Finance Management (RGFM)
The University of Malta is transitioning its research finance function to Research Grants Finance Management (RGFM), previously the Project Support Office (PSO). This change benchmarks the team against international university standards for the financial oversight of external research funding.
The shift to RGFM provides operational clarity by focusing on the financial management of complex research portfolios. To reflect the specialised nature of this work, roles have been reclassified as Grants Finance Executive (RGFE), ensuring that the professional standing of the team matches their responsibilities.
A Focused Financial Framework
The RGFM team is structured to provide financial oversight across two core pillars:
- Pre-Award: Budgeting and financial compliance at proposal stage; vetting and processing of Grant and Consortium Agreements. Initial inquiries can be directed to preaward.rgfm@um.edu.mt.
- Post-Award: Financial monitoring, reporting, and audit-readiness through to project closure. While you should continue to liaise with your dedicated RGFM contact for ongoing projects, general inquiries can be directed to postaward.rgfm@um.edu.mt.
This framework ensures that the University’s research projects are financially sound and audit-ready. The move to the Executive designation provides a clear interface for the academic community, ensuring that as research ambitions grow, the financial infrastructure remains robust and scalable.
