Module 2.2: Post-Award Processes - 28 May 2026

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

The purpose of this module is to provide research management professionals an insight into the process of effective post-award administration, from contract negotiation through to the close of a project.

This module provides an understanding of the key role an administrator plays in in the relationship between a funding agency, the organisation and the researcher including understanding the hierarchy of compliance associated with post-award administration in the Australasian research environment.

Participants will become familiar with the common terms used in research agreements and the required steps in the initiation of a contract to ensure that the interests of the organisation, researcher, and funding agency are all met. The module also covers the usual course of contract management and the deviations acceptable to funding agencies; common funding types and the key principles that underpin these; and the common types of agreements used in research management and when these agreements are required.

Key learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, participants will have mastered the following basics:

• Understanding the key role that research management professionals plays in the relationship between a funding agency, the organisation and the researcher;
• The hierarchy of compliance associated with post-award administration in the Australasian research environment;
• Familiarisation with the common terms used in research agreements;
• The required steps in the initiation of a contract to ensure that the interests of the organisation, researcher and foundation agency are all met;
• The usual course of contract management and the deviations acceptable to funding agencies;
• Common funding types and the key principles that underpin these; and
• The common types of agreements used in research management and when these agreements are required.

Who should attend

This module is suitable for research management professionals who have some experience in post-award grant administration (3-6 months).

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 2.1: Pre-Award Grant 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)

Sharon York
Manager, Research Administration, Edith Cowan University

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