Submissions & Reports
ARMS is committed to advocating for the research management profession, ensuring the expertise and value of Research Management Professionals are recognised, supported, and strengthened across the research ecosystem. Our advocacy work is guided by the ARMS Strategic Plan and reflects our role as the peak body representing the profession in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Singapore and beyond.
Through consultation, collaboration, and engagement with key stakeholders, ARMS actively contributes to policy development, sector reform, and workforce capability. Below are examples of consultancies and advocacy activities where ARMS has represented and advanced the interests of the research management community.
Enquiries: ARMSCOO@researchmanagement.org.au
September 2026
Submission on the consultation: Strengthening Research Security and National Security Expectations in the Higher Education Standards Framework
February 2026
Submission to the NHMRC's consultation on the Draft 2026 NHMRC Funding Agreement
February 2016
Sharper Incentives for Engagement: New Research Block Grant Arrangements for Universities Consultation Paper
August 2014
