Welcome to AIRON!
AIRON is a global community and AI capability-building network for research-supporting professionals and organisations.
We bring together people across the research ecosystem to understand what is changing, build practical AI capability, share real experience, and adopt AI responsibly.
Whether you are exploring AI for the first time or already testing new workflows, AIRON gives you the community, insight, and learning opportunities to move from uncertainty to action.
Join AIRON to connect, learn, contribute, and help shape the future of research operations.
Join the Global Community Shaping AI in Research Operations
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Join our LinkedIn Community
Connect with a global network of professionals advancing AI adoption in research operations across universities and research institutions.
In the community you can:
- Get updates on upcoming events, workshops, and new resources
- Exchange ideas and experiences with colleagues around the world
- Join conversations on tools, ethics, policy, and emerging practices.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Stay informed with insights, practical guidance, and stories from across the AIRON community — delivered directly to your inbox.
As a subscriber you will receive:
- Perspectives and emerging practices from institutions around the world
- Practical tips, case studies, and guidance on responsible AI adoption in research operations
- Early updates on events, initiatives, new resources, and opportunities to get involved
Apply for the AI in Research Operations (AIRO) Leads Program
Lead the AI shift in research operations — before it leads you.
AI is rapidly changing how research is funded, governed, managed, supported, and delivered. Institutions now need people who can move beyond experimentation and turn AI into responsible, practical capability.
AIRO Leads is AIRON’s flagship cohort-based programme for professionals ready to become those people.
You will work on real institutional challenges, develop practical AI use cases, explore governance and risk, and leave with tools, confidence, and a clear path for action.
What you gain
- practical AI leadership capability
- a real use case or workflow to take forward
- frameworks for responsible adoption
- access to peers across the global research ecosystem
- visibility as part of the AIRO Leads community
- entry into the AIRO Leads Alumni Network.
Join the waitlist and become part of the next generation shaping AI in research operations.
Ways to Join AIRON
Discover how professionals, institutions, and technology partners can collaborate with AIRON to strengthen AI capability, share practical knowledge, and accelerate responsible AI adoption across the global research ecosystem.
AIRON member
For individuals working across research operations and related roles who want to stay connected to the AIRON community and follow developments in AI-enabled research practice.
What you will gain
- Access to AIRON events, briefings, and discussions across our channels and community spaces
- Access to general AIRON reports, updates, and shared community insights
- Connection to a global community advancing responsible AI in research operations.
AIRON Pro Member
For professionals who want deeper engagement with AIRON, richer insight, and discounted access to AIRON Academy offers.
What you will gain
- Everything included in AIRON Member
- Access to premium resources, templates, and practical guides
- Invitations to selected Pro-only Q&A sessions with experts
- Discounted rates on AIRON Academy offers.
AIROn Institutional member
For universities, research organisations, funders and consortia that want to strengthen research operations and support responsible AI adoption across teams and functions.
What your institution gains
- Named AIRON Pro membership seats for staff
- Access to AIRON Academy offers and institutional support
- Participation in cross-institution exchange, and the global AIRON community advancing responsible AI in research operations.
Join AIRON!
Become part of a global network of professionals and organisations advancing the responsible use of AI in research operations. Connect with peers across the research ecosystem, share your expertise, and take part in the conversations, initiatives, and learning opportunities helping institutions navigate the evolving role of AI in research support.
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