Applications close 5 PM AEST, Friday the 30th of June 2025
With the generous support of RMIT University, ARMS is proud to once again co-deliver the prestigious Paul Taylor Award – Excellence in Research and Innovation Support, which will be available for the upcoming round.
This award commemorates the remarkable life and contributions of Dr Paul Taylor, an esteemed Research Management Professional from RMIT University. Dr Taylor, who passed away in November 2018, was internationally recognised for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to research integrity.
This award celebrates individuals and teams who have made a significant impact in advancing research and innovation support.
The award categories include:
- Innovation in research management.
- Leading change.
- Service excellence.
- Education and Training.
What funding is available?
Two (2) awards of up to AUD $1,500 each may be granted to eligible ARMS members to support their attendance to the ARMS 2025 Melbourne Conference, 10-12 September 2025.
Download the Guidelines and Application Form to apply.
Applications close 5 PM AEST, Friday the 30th of June 2025
Please email your completed nomination form and supporting material to: ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au
Further enquiries may be directed to ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au
KEY TIMELINE:
| Proposed Timeline | Description |
| Monday, 26 May 2025 | Call for applications– to all ARMS members to be featured in the e-newsletter and via e-blast to members. |
| Monday, 30 June 2025 | Closing date for Applications – COB 5PM AEST - Applications to be submitted to the ARMS Membership Officer – ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au All applications received will be acknowledged by email. |
| 2 – 11 July 2025 | ARMS Executive Office to submit applications to the Evaluation Committee for assessment. |
| By 18 July 2025 | Evaluation Committee to meet to review applications and to finalise recommendations. A reserve list to also be considered by the Evaluation Committee. |
| By 23 July 2025 | ARMS Board to endorse the recommendations made by the Evaluation Committee (including those on the reserve list). Once all recommendations have been endorsed by the ARMS Board, successful applicants will be notified of their outcome. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised once all awardees have accepted their offer. |
| 10-12 September 2025 | Presentation of all award recipients at the ARMS Melbourne conference. |
| By Friday, 24 October 2025 | Post conference article in Up in ARMS – To be produced by RMIT University |
