QLD, NT& Papua New Guinea Chapter
- 29 Jan 2020
- Member Document Vault
From the UK university sector to managing major funding portfolios across Australian universities and medical research institutes, this talk reflects on lessons from a 22-year career in research management. Now working in a professional services firm since 2025, I partner with industry and university clients nationwide to secure state and federal research funding and will share practical tips for writing successful industry grants on the other side of the coin alongside an overview of key Federal Government programs relevant to industry.
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM AEST
Format: Online via Zoom
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Ms Sara Coram - RSM Australia

Based in Brisbane, Sara brings over 20 years of higher education experience, advising universities on navigating Federal and State funding landscapes. She has led successful multi-million-dollar research grants and submissions, such as ARC Centres of Excellence, ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres, ARC Linkage Projects and NHMRC Ideas and Investigator Grants. With deep expertise in strategic grant advisory, Sara empowers academic institutions and industry clients to secure impactful funding aligned with research and growth priorities.
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