Costing and Pricing of Research - 14 & 16 July 2025

Dates and Times (AEST):

• Monday, 14 July 2025, 12:00PM - 2:30PM AEST
• Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 12:00PM - 2:30PM AEST

Attendance:

Participants must attend both sessions.

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:

Zoom Meeting

Cost:

• ARMS Members: AUD $480 (GST inclusive) - Discounted applied at checkout.
• Non-Members: AUD $580 (GST inclusive)
• INORMS Sister Associations (via ISARBS): AUD $480 (GST inclusive) - Contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator to arrange registration.

Registration:

• Members: Login to your account and then continue your registration below.
• Non-Members: Sign into your free website user account or continue your registration.

Event Emails and Pre-reading:

• Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Pending payments may delay this email. For assistance, contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator.
• Pre-reading materials (Body of Knowledge) and Zoom details will be sent approximately two (2) weeks before the module start date.

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.

ARMS CANCELLATION POLICY

Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to attend this workshop, you must contact ARMSAccreditation@researchmangement.org.au by no later than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the scheduled event. ARMS will refund the full registration fee minus any administrative fees.

Should you cancel less than 10 working days prior to the commencement of this workshop, no refund will be payable but instead you may wish to send a proxy.

ARMS reserve the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule courses and events due to minimum numbers not being reached or for other unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of a cancellation, ARMS will aim to advise all participants in writing five (5) days prior to the scheduled event and will refund the full registration fee including administrative charges within 30 days after notification.

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Enquiries:

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