Multidisciplinary scientific research collaborations in academic institutions remain at the\ncenter of the global innovation system. This article highlights the distinct challenges to\ndeveloping an effective management strategy that such collaborations pose. These include\nthe fundamental challenge of having the generation of new explicit knowledge as an\nobjective and the integration of established research teams including their respective bodies\nof tacit knowledge. The parallels between established Agile strategies and a proposed\nmanagement strategy that addresses these challenges are discussed. By considering the\ncontextual framework for the proposed management strategy and identifying the traditional\nand Agile components, this article aims to provide a generalized approach that a project\nmanagement professional can use to develop an effective integrated management strategy\nfor project, program and knowledge management in scientific research collaborations that\nis based on recognized techniques.
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