Module 2.1: Pre-Award Grant Processes - 26 May 2026

All times are listed in AEST (April to September) or AEDT (October to March)

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of research funding administration (Pre-Award) from conception to outcome of a funding application. Particular focus will be given to understanding the context and processes for sourcing and applying for competitive funding.

Specifically, this module is aimed at assisting participants understand institutional culture, provide support to prepare the researcher for funding applications, build awareness of funding opportunities and support available. It shows how the research manager has an active role in advising and administrating funding application development, submission and assessment.

The focus of this module is given to competitive research funding sources. As such real examples of current practices from across the sector are used as examples.

Key learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, participants will be better equipped to:

• Provide targeted support to their researchers in their finding and applying for funding, including anticipating and overcoming barriers to obtaining funding;
• Assist researchers to design a plan for developing and resourcing a quality application;
• Implement training mechanisms that inform researchers of developmental opportunities and processes; and
• Support best practice for pre-award funding processes.

Who should attend

This module is suitable for:

• Those new to the research management profession;
• Research management professionalswho have specialised in a particular area and wish to broaden their knowledge; and/or
• Experienced research management professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge in a specific topic area.

Research management professionals from all organisations and institutions will benefit from this module including those from:

• Research agencies and institutes
• Medical research institutes
• Research and development corporations
• Research centres
• Government departments
• Funding bodies
• Industrial research and development teams
• Service providers
• Commercialisation bodies
• Consultancies

Accreditation Pathway

This module forms part of the ARMS Professional Development Framework under the “Research Funding Cycle”, along with:

• Module 2.2: Post-Award Processes
• Module 2.3: Research Finance
• Module 2.4: Navigating Agreements - A Guide for Research Management Professionals

The module may be completed as a standalone professional development activity, or as part of a broader accreditation pathway.

Participants from all regions may enrol. 

Presenter(s)

Tania Tambiah
Director, Research Services, Swinburne University of Technology

Format

Online workshop (Zoom)

Cost

• ARMS Member: $420 AUD (GST inclusive) - Member discount applied automatically in the shopping cart.
• Non-Member: $520 AUD (GST inclusive)

Registration

• Members: Please log in to your ARMS account and continue your registration below.
• Non-Members: Please create or sign into your free website user account to continue your registration.

Event Communications and Pre-Reading

• A registration confirmation email will be issued upon successful registration. Please note that pending payments may delay confirmation. If you require assistance, contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator.
• Access to the Body of Knowledge (pre-reading), any additional study material, and the Zoom access link will be distributed approximately ten (10) days prior to the workshop.

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.

Using Zoom

• We strongly recommend testing your Zoom access prior to the session.
• How to join a Zoom meeting
• Zoom participant controls
• For technical support, please contact your organisation’s IT team.

Enquiries

For further information, please contact the Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator:

• Email: ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au
• Phone +61 8 8201 5592