Выражение встречается в следующем контексте:
It is a common practice for employers not to fund an individual's attendance at a conference unless he or she is presenting a paper or a poster. It is a practice that makes the research administrator's life much simpler, but one that again encourages the production of superfluous publications. This is another area where research managers must be prepared to make their own judgments on the value that will accrue from an individual's attendance, whether or not a paper or poster is to be presented.
какая разница между research administrator и research manager?
Заранее спасибо