Applications Close 5 PM AEST, Monday, 27 July 2026
ABOUT THE AWARD
As part of ARMS' ongoing commitment to advancing research management and being the foremost advocate for the profession across Australasia, we proudly present the Janet Dibb-Leigh Award for Distinguished Service to Research Management. This prestigious award, the highest order of awards for the Society, aligns with ARMS' strategic vision to recognise and celebrate Research Management Leaders who have shaped the field through outstanding contributions, mentorship, and advocacy on an international scale.
ABOUT JANET DIBB-LEIGH
Janet Dibb-Leigh is the Founding President of ARMS. This award celebrates Ms Dibb-Leigh’s significant contributions to establishing ARMS and her broader impact on the global research management profession.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Nominees and nominators must both be current ARMS members. All nominations must be submitted by 5 PM AEST, Monday, 27 July 2026, to ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au . Late submissions will not be accepted.
Each nomination should include:
- A description of how the nominee meets the selection criteria, including related achievements (4-page maximum – see Section 3 of the nomination form).
- A 2-page summary of the nominee’s achievements (Section 4 of the nomination form).
- A 100-word statement and a high-resolution photo for promotional purposes (Section 5 of the nomination form).
- Supporting statements from two referees (1-page maximum each – Section 6 of the nomination form).
If the Assessment Panel identifies a deserving recipient in this round, the award will be formally presented at the ARMS Melbourne Conference Award Ceremony on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Nomination Guidelines
KEY TIMELINES
Date | Description | Additional Information |
Friday, 19th of June 2026 | Call for nominations for the Janet Dibb-Leigh Award for Distinguished Service to Research Management. | Notification to be disseminated to all ARMS Members and details will be posted on the ARMS website and our e-newsletter, Up In ARMS. |
Monday, 27 July 2026 | Nominations close. | Completed nomination forms must be submitted to the ARMS Administration Officer – ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au by cob 5 PM AEST. Late nominations will not be accepted. |
29 July – 7 August 2026 | Assessment of all nominations by a sub- committee of the ARMS Board. | The Society reserves the right not to make an Award in the event that no nominations are received which sufficiently meet the above selection criteria. |
Thursday, 10 September 2026 | If an awardee is selected for this round, they will be announced at the Award Ceremony at the ARMS Perth Conference. The Awardee to be presented with an official trophy at the Award Ceremony. | Presentation by ARMS President. |
