Costing and Pricing of Research - 09 September 2025 - Conference

This master class is being delivered in person as a preconference workshop at the ARMS Conference in Melbourne. Registration is available via the conference website.

Overview:

Effective costing and pricing of research projects is a crucial skill for Researchers, Research Management Professionals, Department Finance Officers, and Commercial Managers. The Costing and Pricing of Research Master Class is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of research project costing and pricing. This ensures projects are adequately resourced and meet both organizational and investor requirements.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of:

• The influence of the external environment on costing and pricing
• Key terminology in costing and pricing
• Essential considerations and elements for effective costing and pricing of research projects
• Principles and components of the full cost of research
• Competitive neutrality requirements in costing and pricing
• Costing and pricing for medical trials
• Adapting costing and pricing strategies for specific funding rounds and agency requirements
• Key considerations for projects in New Zealand, Singapore, and US Federal Government Grants
• Crafting compelling funding requests
• Available resources within their organization for assistance

Target Audience:

The Master Class is ideal for Researcher Management Professionals and Research Commercial Managers involved in the costing and pricing of research projects. While the focus is on the university environment, the content is also applicable to other research institutions such as Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), hospitals, research institutes, and organizations like CSIRO.

Presenter:

Mr Chris Thompson, FCthree Services

Location:

Pullman Melbourne, Albert Park

Cost:

• ARMS Members: AUD $480 (GST inclusive)
• Non-Members: AUD $580 (GST inclusive)

Registration:

• Registration is available via the conference website.
• Registration includes:
  • Attendance in the workshop;
  • Morning tea;
  • Lunch; and
  • All associated delivery material including the Body of Knowledge and a copy of the slide deck following the workshop.

Event Emails and Pre-reading:

• You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration for this workshop. Please note that pending payments may delay the delivery of this email. If you require assistance, please contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator.
• The confirmation email will include a link to the Body of Knowledge (pre-reading) and any other relevant study materials. These resources will be sent at least seven (7) days prior to the workshop, or at the time of registration.

Assessment and Accreditation Points:

• Participants will be invited to complete a non-compulsory assessment, due two (2) weeks after receiving the link from the ARMS Executive Office.
• This Master Class does not count towards the Foundation Level Accreditation Program (FLAP).
• Those seeking accreditation points towards the Established Level Accreditation Program (ELAP) must successfuly complete the assessment.

Cancellation Policy:

As per the ARMS Conference website.

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Enquiries:

Contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au or +61 8 8201 5592.