Congratulations to Our Latest Foundation Level Accreditation Program Graduates

Congratulations to Our Latest Foundation Level Accreditation Program Graduates

ARMS congratulates the latest cohort of graduates from the Foundation Level Accreditation Program (FLAP). This growing group of accredited Research Management Professionals represents the continued strengthening and professionalisation of the research management workforce across Australasia and beyond.

The Foundation Level Accreditation Program is a key component of ARMS professional development. Graduates of the Foundation Level Accreditation Program gain not only formal recognition of their capabilities, but also greater confidence in navigating funding landscapes, institutional governance, compliance, and researcher support. For employers and institutions, ARMS' accreditation provides assurance that accredited professionals have met a nationally recognised benchmark of competence and professionalism.

As the ARMS accreditation community continues to grow, we are proud to see graduates from a diverse range of universities, medical research institutes, and international institutions. This diversity reflects the broad reach and relevance of the program, and the shared commitment across the sector to supporting excellence in research management.

We warmly congratulate the following professionals on achieving their Foundation Level Accreditation:

• Monique Ahrens, University of South Australia
• Nour Akkoumeh, The University of Newcastle
• Gabrielle Callandar, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
• Megan Cross, The University of Queensland
• Carolyn Dancevic, RMIT University
• Gemma Deakin, Western Sydney University
• Tracie Edwards, University of South Australia
• Sarah Hancock, The University of Newcastle
• Lakshmi Krishnan, University of Technology Sydney
• Van Le, University of Technology Sydney
• Eileen Lim, Singapore Institute of Technology
• Fiona MacIver, University of Technology Sydney
• Susan (Sue) Manning, Western Sydney University
• Nur Astiana Mawan, Singapore Institute of Technology
• Rachael Norris, University of Southern Queensland
• Christina Oh, University of Technology Sydney
• Annie Post, The University of Newcastle
• Rick Romero, Western Sydney University
• Abi Sarpeleh, University of South Australia
• Helen Shorthouse, Queensland University of Technology
• Kara Spilstead, Deakin University
• Dorothy Teng, Singapore Institute of Technology
• Phuong Tran, Deakin University
• Ruth Wilson, The University of Auckland

Each of these graduates has demonstrated dedication to their professional development and to advancing the quality and impact of research management practice within their organisations.

Our growing list of Foundation Level Accreditation Program graduates can be found here, and we look forward to welcoming future cohorts as the program continues to strengthen research management capability across the sector.

Congratulations once again to all our graduates on this significant professional achievement.