Module 3.2: Higher Degree by Research International Partnerships - 09 October 2025

Time listed as AEST (October to March) or AEDT (April to September)

The purpose of this module is to provide an insight into the current and evolving practices of international research training, including an understanding of how research training informs partnerships, the required processes, activities and authorities needed to underpin these partnership agreements.

It also provides an understanding of the types of international research training partnerships, their value to the university, scholarships, demands on and needs of the sector, and evolving markets. Domestic and international requirements needed for international research training partnership models are discussed including the common reporting and tracking requirements, including quality assurance, needed for international research training partnerships and candidates undertaking them.

Key learning outcomes:

After completing this module, research administrators should be able to:

• Identify appropriate levels of international partners for higher degree research training and how agreements are used to formalise these;
• Identify international target markets which are strategic for your university;
• Developing partnership modules, including Jointly Badged, Dual award (includes Cotutelle), and Sandwich PHD programs, as well as modules to facilitate visiting international PhD scholars; and
• Monitor the progress of international research training candidates and agreements.

Who should attend:

This module is suitable for senior research management professionals, academics, and Associate Deans wishing to update their knowledge in this area. It would also be suitable for junior research administrators wishing to progress their career.

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; and
• Consultancies.

It is recommended that this module be taken in conjunction with Module 3.1: Higher degree by Research Scholarships, Module 3.3: Higher Degree by Research Candidature Managment, and Module 3.4: Higher Degree by Research Admissions and Completions.

This module is part of the Foundation Level Accreditation Program, available to participants in all regions. Additionally, each module can be pursued independently for professional development.

Presenter:

Dr Rahel Cramer

Location: 

Zoom Meeting

Cost:

ARMS Member: $405 AUD (GST inclusive) - Price discounted in the shopping cart.
Non-Member: $505 AUD (GST inclusive)

Registration:

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Event Emails and Pre-reading:

• You will receive a confirmation of registration email upon successful registration for this workshop. Pending payments may delay the email being sent. Please contact the ARMS Accreditation Program Administrator if you require assistance.
• The link to the Body of Knowledge (pre-reading), any other relevant study materials, and the Zoom link will be sent at leaset two (2) weeks prior to the workshop.

We strongly recommend you test your ability to connect to Zoom prior to the first session.

Cancellation Policy:

Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to attend this workshop, you must contact ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.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.

Enquiries:

Please reach out to our Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator at ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au or +61 8 8201 5592.